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Tag: Small-Scale Farming

Morgan
April 14, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Reader-Favorite Horse & Donkey Breeds

From the Thoroughbred to the miniature donkey and beyond, here are some of the top breeds from our Horse & Donkey Breeds guide.

5 Unconventional Draft Animals
July 8, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

For truly small farms, these draft animals can be quite useful in their own way, transporting tools, produce, firewood, small children, or whatever else is required.

Dominique
April 13, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Dominique

The Dominique is a classic American creation from colonial days that early chicken keepers crafted from just about every breed available to them.

The Country Living Bucket List Part 2
July 29, 2019December 12, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

The Homesteading Bucket List Part 2: 25 More Practical Country Living Projects

Ready for 25 more skills to build on the ones you mastered previously? This set is more advanced than the first, so take your time.

The Country Living Bucket List Part 1
July 22, 2019July 26, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

The Homesteading Bucket List Part 1: 25 Practical Country Living Projects

While your homesteading bucket list should be unique, you may find that these suggestions spark an interest you didn't even know you had.

USDA Releases 2017 Ag Census Results
April 22, 2019 hsotr The Farm

USDA Releases 2017 Ag Census Results

The average American farmer is still getting older, and his net farm income is still declining. But the number of young farmers is increasing, the value of their production is above average, and the number of farms consisting of nine acres or less is on the rise. Here are the highlights from the 2017 USDA … Continue reading USDA Releases 2017 Ag Census Results

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast
December 10, 2018July 26, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

Is there someone in your family who loves country living? Show that you care with a gift tailored to their favorite interest this Christmas!

Benefits of Agritourism
December 3, 2018May 10, 2022 hsotr The Business

Benefits of Agritourism

Agritourism fosters a symbiotic relationship between the farmer, the public, and the community.

Pros and Cons of No-Dig Gardening
August 6, 2018July 21, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of No-Dig Gardening

Tired of tilling? It's time to throw in the trowel and let soil microorganisms do the work.

Pastured Poultry Profits
May 17, 2018June 3, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Read Joel Salatin For Free With Kindle Unlimited

If you enjoy reading Joel Salatin, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy most of his titles for free on Kindle Unlimited. This includes his newer titles and a few old classics.

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