Farming (8)

Thinking about adding a livestock or guardian dog to your family but don’t quite know where to start? We asked expert Jan Dohner for the scoop on...

A fire rake is designed to be used as a forest fire fighting tool, but it does so much more! And is invaluable for maintaining nearly any type of...

New to owning rural acreage, farm animals, lots of trees, a well, and/or barns and out buildings? Even inland dwellers need to prepare for severe...

One of the best things about owning rural land is finding a purposeful way to make that land work for you. Mother and daughter, Mary May and Allison...

The news of the collapse of honeybee populations in recent years has created much concern about the loss of their ability to pollinate a wide range...

Victory gardens were essential during war times as a means of providing food, community, and security to over 20 million Americans. Today, those...

When it comes to barns, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The best barn for your homestead is one built for your unique needs, climate, budget,...

Think you need large acreage to start a farm? This couple shares how they set up a successful organic microgreens business from their suburban Texas...

Space is valuable and we need to take advantage of "lost" space on our property. Fruiting perennial bushes, trees and vines can be an excellent...

A FL landowner shares his experience, advice and tips on what it takes to clear a wooded lot to build a homestead.

The Webbs started a daylily business from scratch with a next-to-nothing financial investment and a lot of hard work. Read their story and get...

Veterans and current military service members can and do live rural. Here are some tips and resources for those looking to get off base and onto...