One of the little dead towns of Kansas, just 12 miles east of Ellsworth, bears the name Carneiro (pronounced, “kahr-NAIR-oh”). Interestingly, the name is Portuguese, not a very common language for place-names in this state, and it means, “sheep” or “mutton.” Now if there is one type of livestock Kansas is typically associated with, itContinue reading “Carneiro: The Sheep Town”
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Four-time author Michelle Lindsey owns and operates Homestead on the Range, an independent publisher dedicated to helping Kansans and others around flyover country achieve an abundant country lifestyle. She is a serious history enthusiast, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to gardening to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching or writing about her many interests.
3 Money-Saving Tips for the Farm
It’s very easy to get carried away in our farm spending. It seems that there’s always some handy tool or machine that would make life a little easier, and there’s always a steady stream of things needing to be repaired. If you’re ready to rein in the spending a little bit, here are a fewContinue reading “3 Money-Saving Tips for the Farm”
Insects in Kansas
If you’re inclined to enjoy the company of insects, you’ll probably find plenty of use for this guide!
Dutch Belted
This sweet, hardy dairy cow may be best known for looks, but it is well suited to serious pasture-based dairying.
Poultry Predator Patrol
Predators are one of the most frustrating problems related to poultry-keeping. Many times, you never even see the culprit, just the damage it did. Coyotes, raccoons, possums, hawks, and owls all take their toll on the flock, but what can you do about it? First of all, remember that prevention is the best cure. IfContinue reading “Poultry Predator Patrol”
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
It may seem simple to define sustainable agriculture, but ask two people what it is, and you’ll probably get two different answers. Many of the various perspectives have similarities, but each approaches the subject from a slightly different angle. Here are three of the most common viewpoints. Environmental Focus One common view is that sustainableContinue reading “What is Sustainable Agriculture?”
Getting Your First Horse
While this book will not teach you how to ride, it will help ensure that you and your new horse share many enjoyable years together.
Devon
The Devon is a good choice for small farms, and it has potential in conservation grazing, the practice of improving native grasslands with livestock.
Farming Practices of the Plains Indians in Kansas
While it is true that the Plains tribes of Kansas relied heavily on game for food, raising crops was an important part of their life.
5 Ways to Improve Winter Egg Production
It’s the coldest time of the year, and also the time when the chickens seem less than enthusiastic about laying eggs. Yes, it’s only natural that the little birds would want to slow down somewhat when there’s a cold wind whipping through their feathers, but once you’ve gotten used to having a refrigerator full ofContinue reading “5 Ways to Improve Winter Egg Production”
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