Conservation is a collective responsibility shared by individuals across the globe. Protecting the planet and ensuring its future has never been more important, as various organizations and environmentalists warn that, without immediate action, many of the more harmful effects of climate change coul...

Wood ashes are a surprisingly useful byproduct of winter heating. In addition to household uses such as making soap or adding traction to driveways, wood ashes can be used to amend your garden and lawn soils. Wood ash, like limestone, is high in calcium, and can raise soil pH to provide the most opt...

Springtime signals the start of auction season, and auctions can be really fun places to get the things you need (or just want) for your home or farm. There are some things you can do to set yourself up for success before you head out, though. The first tip may sound like torture to those who get th...

One of the best ways to be successful at beekeeping is to re-queen your colonies every year. Queens work just as hard as all the worker bees, because a single queen can produce up to 3,000 eggs a day, 90% of which become bees. You’ll want the right one in each of your hives. Queens are usually good ...

“Backyarding” – the art of taking indoor activities to the outdoors – is a trend that has caught on. As winter begins to wind down, thoughts of playing in and working in our yards often kick into high gear. Perhaps you are already dreaming of family gatherings, grilling and eating in your backyard. ...

We’ve all been there. We’re driving somewhere, windows down, enjoying that fresh air when suddenly it hits you – that pungent manure odor. It can be bothersome, no doubt, but there’s a reason we humans have been using as fertilizer basically as long as we’ve been agriculturalists. Although manure is...

Spring may be upon us, but winter is reluctant to let go. In the meantime, we’re all eagerly awaiting the time when we can head back to our gardens and get them into shape for the coming growing season. If you didn’t do so during garden downtime in January and February, now is the time to order seed...

The last full week in March is designated as National Agriculture Week by the Agriculture Council of America, a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern societ...

If spring isn’t in the air it must be on the mind because everywhere I go I am seeing spring sales, plant sales and in the local farm store I am hearing the chirping of baby chicks for sale as well. My mom always said chickens were the gateway drug into farming – once you get a couple you will soon ...