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Top 10 Kansas Resources

October 7, 2020 by hsotr

Top 10 Kansas Resources

There’s so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Architecture, Birdwatching, History, Nature, Pastures, Travel, Water, Weather

Rain Follows the Plow

September 14, 2020 by hsotr

Rain Follows the Plow

Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Field Crops, History, Nature, Water, Weather

Top 10 Gardening Resources

July 22, 2020 by hsotr

Top 10 Gardening Resources

Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or one of many who gardened for the first time this year, you’ll enjoy our readers’ favorite posts and resources.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Composting, Seed Saving, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer

March 9, 2020 by hsotr

The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer

Those who pursue a different path often meet with skepticism in our society. This is perhaps nowhere quite as true as in the area of agriculture.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Books, Financial, Food, Health & Fitness, Marketing, Nature, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Water

2020 Reading Challenge: Nature

January 6, 2020 by hsotr

2020 Reading Challenge: Nature

Ready for a challenge? Tackle this list of 12 books on flora, fauna, weather, conservation, and more.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Reading Challenges, Stewardship, Water, Weather

Getting Started With Livestock Part 1: Water

August 5, 2019 by hsotr

Getting Started with Livestock Part 1: Water

When it comes to keeping livestock, the water supply of your land base can be a major limiting factor. Therefore, before you invest any money in farm animals, it is crucial that you take stock of your water situation first. Supply Let’s start by examining the water resources you have available: What water sources do […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Alpacas, Cattle, Exotic Livestock, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Water

6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer

July 11, 2018 by hsotr

6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer

How do plants beat the heat? Find out how your garden can stay productive this summer.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables, Water, Weather

Water For Every Farm

May 10, 2018 by hsotr

Water for Every Farm

Water for Every Farm is rather heavy reading, but it does address adapting farming practices to the land.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Books, Field Crops, Pastures, Planning, Stewardship, Water

Grazing Systems Planning Guide

April 12, 2018 by hsotr

Grazing Systems Planning Guide

Is the thought of planning a rotational or management-intensive grazing system daunting to you? If you are new to the concept, you will probably appreciate this free guide from the University of Minnesota Extension Service—Grazing Systems Planning Guide.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Books, Cattle, Fencing, Goats, Livestock, Pastures, Planning, Sheep, Water

3 Reasons to Mulch Your Garden

April 10, 2018 by hsotr

3 Reasons to Mulch Your Garden

Organic gardeners have many good reasons to use mulch besides aesthetics. We’ll give you three.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

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