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A quick drive through the countryside provides a glimpse at perfect fields, some still outlined with old growth trees. While the sight is common, more and more of these fence rows are being uprooted for modern fencing and big agricultural ...

Every organism needs to eat. It is a fact of life. Another fact is that a hungry creature is going to expend the least possible amount of energy it takes in order to reap the greatest possible reward. For example, ...

A horse is a wonderful addition to any homestead, but owning one is a huge undertaking. Before even thinking about purchasing or adopting any equine, be sure to consider each of these seven factors. 1. Do you have enough space? ...

Fences may not necessarily make good neighbors, but they do offer privacy to your living space. Fences can act as a windbreak and provide a microclimate for some of your delicate plants right next to it. They are useful for ...

One animal synonymous with homestead life is the horse. Humans, particularly women it seems, are naturally drawn to these beautiful equines. Many people interested in homesteading grew up watching old Westerns and idolized that way of life. Horses certainly have ...

Learning to coexist with wildlife is easier than constantly trying to work against Mother Nature. Even the peskiest animals out there do serve a purpose in the environment and should be treated with respect. Unfortunately, living with wildlife isn’t always ...

When it comes to fencing, there seem to be as many options as there are jellybean flavors, and like, jellybeans, you can combine different options to get just the right combination for you and your farm. But when you’re first ...

Seasons are still a marvel to me. I lived in South Florida for more than 16 years, the land of two seasons — the hot-and-rainy season and the not-quite-as-hot-and-rainy season. I was away from the natural cycle of the year ...