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Can a small poultry business bolster the rural economy? An article from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine

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Preparing Your Micro Dairy for Winter - From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine

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Keeping bees presents endless opportunities to experiment and learn new skills. Read about removing bees from honey supers in MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Conserve Water with a rainwater cistern tank and gravity watering system. Read about it in the Homesteading and Livestock Blog from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Icelandic Chickens: A Heritage Chicken Breed for Modern Homesteads: Try Icelandic chickens, a colorful, self-reliant heritage chicken breed, to enjoy flavorful meat and excellent egg production. Article from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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International Homesteading Education Month starts in September! Host or attend an event near you. Sponsored by MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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The Differences Between Ameraucana and Easter Egg Chickens: There are only 3 breeds of chickens that lay colored eggs other than the typical white and various shades of browns. I say ‘breeds’ loosely, as only two are actually recognized breeds; the Ameraucana and the Araucana. The third is known as the Easter Egger Chicken. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Ideal Heavy-Duty Mower for Your Meadow: Many people mow large areas too often. If you spend less time mowing, you’ll not only save time and gas money, but you’ll also preserve a vastly better habitat for birds, bees and other wildlife. To mow tall grass a couple of times per year, here’s the type of mower you should get. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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What to Do With Used Beekeeping Equipment. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Keeping Baby Chicks Healthy Brooding healthy, well-adjusted chicks is not just keeping them warm and fed. Check out these four pro-active things you can do to assure thriving chicks in this article from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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A Brief History of Milking Cows by Hand. Blog post from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Mother Earth News Fair: Featured Livestock (Video Slideshow).

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What is the very best way to clean a goat's udder before milking? Get the details in this post from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Chicken Little Goes 'Glamping' - A thrifty homesteader from Oregon transformed an old, junky camper into a snug hen house. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Thoughts on Modern Homesteading from our Community: We asked our Facebook fans to share their thoughts on modern homesteading and sustainable living. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Our 2014 Homesteaders of the Year! These outstanding families have taken self-reliance into their own hands, and with a little time invested in learning new skills, you, too, can achieve the DIY life and practice more self-sufficient living. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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How to Find Your Honeybee Queen: Your honeybee queen is the most critical member of the colony. She is the egg layer, work director, and it is through her pheromones the colony knows they are a cohesive unit. Without her the hive dies. Periodically, it is good to have a queen sighting just to know she is alive and well. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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September is International Homesteading Education Month! International Homesteading Education month is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you know the best ways to get involved. You can host an event or attend one right in your neighborhood.

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To raise happy, healthy goats, you will need room in your backyard for a goat pen and a goat house, as well as storage space for the goats’ food and other goat-related supplies such as straw. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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How to Buy Farmland, Even if You Think You Can't. Dream of starting a farm? Here’s a guide to what questions to ask and where to find reliable answers, plus resources to help you obtain a farm loan - from MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

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The Karakachanski Ovca, a rare breed of heritage sheep, has made a resurgence in the Balkans. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Home Dairy: Calving Cycle Guide & How to Dry Off a Cow. Understanding and effectively executing a breeding program depends on understanding the calving cycle and when and how to dry a cow off in preparation of calving. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Ditch the Itch: Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants. Learn the best techniques for getting rid of rash-causing poison ivy — and the best way to protect yourself while doing so. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Orpingtons are well-known for their fast growth rate, excellent egg production and good table quality. These fabulous backyard birds frequently go broody, do well in cold climates, and have a calm, friendly demeanor. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Old English Game hens do show broodiness; however, they don’t make good mothers because they’re so small and aggressive. These birds should be kept securely confined because they can fly impressive distances and easily revert to a feral state. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Separate your red wiggler worms from fresh compost easier with this simple vermicomposting tip from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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"Homestead Tools Spotlight: Grain Thresher and Cider Press" Thresh wheat efficiently and make some fresh apple cider with the new Sylvan grain thresher and Avalon cider press. Better threshing is afoot! Learn more in this article from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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