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What do you think of when someone mentions the word “farm”? A huge field? With millions of plants? And tractors and combines? Ben Hartman is a grower who is helping redefine the word “farm.” He and his family make a ...

When Shawn and Beth Dougherty bought their land in Ohio two decades ago, it was labeled by the state as “unfit for farming.” Today, though, it is one of the most biodiverse farms in the region, complete with beef and ...

Starting a small farm is a dream many of us have. However, if you are contemplating making it more than just a dream you should probably drink a glass of reality. I hate to break it to you, but you ...

If you find yourself with a new small farm or homestead, you will also find yourself with a chore list the length of your right arm. A good small farm or homestead is like a good marriage — it is ...

Keeping even one “farm animal” in residential neighborhoods could soon be illegal in Michigan. That’s because a proposed change to state regulations could strip property owners of the right to keep and raise small numbers of poultry or livestock. Michigan’s ...