Here are some tips for storing bulk beef for safety and optimal freshness.
The Homestead Bookshelf—Updated
Our selected titles cover topics ranging from health and fitness to livestock to crafts and skills to Kansas travel.
Two Books on Making Harness
These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.
Something Old, Something New
Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view,Rolling through towns, fields, and pastures, Rediscovering the old as though something new. We call it a day trip, an excursion or outing, But it’s much like our lives every day, too—Learning, growing, seeking, and working, Rediscovering the old […]
Top 10 Strangest Sights to See in Kansas
There are many beautiful and interesting sights to see in Kansas. But there are also quite a few sights that are best classified as strange.
Bird Songs
One disadvantage of reading about bird songs is relying on a printed mnemonic. What better solution than a book with an audio player?
Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs
If you have a flock or herd that you have to manage on a regular basis, adding a canine partner may be a big help.
Draft Animals
Welcome to the world of draft animals! We are pleased to announce the release of a new book: Draft Animals: 100 Answers for Harnessing Animal Power by Michelle Lindsey. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to choose and purchase a draft team, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden. […]
The Bioengineered Food List
Take comfort in the fact that not everything in the food supply is automatically bioengineered.
Top 10 Kansas Resources
There’s so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?