It’s the middle of the afternoon on a hot summer day. The sun is blazing, and there isn’t a cool breeze to be found. Instead of finishing your farm fencing, weeding or watering, you’re tempted to head inside to spend some time in the cool of...
Hobby farmers often want the benefits of rotational grazing but at what cost? Are assistance programs worth it? Do you have time to move livestock regularly? I can’t answer that for you, but I can share what worked on my farm. MY PLANNING ADVICE
In her 16 years of owning and managing Happy Hollow Farm, in Jamestown, Missouri, Liz Graznak has managed alot: building from 51⁄2 owned acres to adding another 16 rented acres and growing her team up to eight full-time and five part-time...
QUESTION My pigs have mites. What can I do to treat the mites themselves and the pigs’ skin damage, and how can I prevent future infestations? First, we need to clarify if you are in the middle of a “lousy” situation or have a “mitey” big...
