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Winter weather has arrived, and with it all the joys and excitement of the season. We have Christmas carols ringing, cookies baking, and snow falling. The snow is pretty and coats the farmyard in a beautiful white blanket … and ...

Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Many of us fear them and do what we can to keep them away. As a result, we destroy their habitats and kill them by the thousands. While we think ...

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 ...

Most of the meat, dairy and egg production in this country comes from monocultures — confinement operations raising only one type of animal. This is said to be “efficient,” and maybe it does make it easier to maximize short-term profits. ...

A Florida man was arrested for shooting an aggressive alligator, on his own property, that threatened not only his horses but also his stepson. Reginald Blanton, 74, could face up to five years in jail for shooting an alligator that ...

The EPA is suing a 77-year-old farmer for fines that could reach into the millions for building a dike to protect his property from flooding. The Register Guard newspaper reported that the agency is suing farmer William Case for fines ...

  Transitioning from a traditional city or suburban lifestyle to that of a more rural homestead is occurring with greater frequency these days. The call to live the ultimate do-it-yourself life appeals to many different types of people, and with ...

Rodents in your fields and gardens can decimate your crop, and their resilience and numbers make them hard to eliminate. Enter your new best friend: an owl. Owls love to eat rodents, mice, rats, voles and sometimes larger animals like ...

  Winter is inevitable. At times, it is a mild affair. At other times, snow piles up higher than a man.  Preparing your homestead and farm are important if you want to ensure the highest chance of you, your livestock ...