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Farming can bring people together in many ways, from meeting neighbors at a market to sharing a meal at a table. The connections between people, and the land they share,…
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How many sheep can you raise per acre? The question about how many sheep per acre one can raise is almost guaranteed to be asked when people inquire about my…
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In the second installment of our new series, Where’s the Grass?, we share several important tasks to accomplish before you let your animals out to graze this spring. This is…
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In our agricultural communities, farmers are using roadways to move equipment between farms and fields. Spring is here, and although warmer weather eliminates the risk of snow and ice on…
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As we head into a flurry of life and activity on our farms, the warmer weather and longer days of the season means increased wildlife activity and therefore the return…
Read MoreThere is an urgent need for accessible mental health resources and targeted suicide prevention initiatives in rural America. While suicide is a leading cause of death nationwide, according to…
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And what I would do differently with 20/20 hindsight When my family and I moved to the Finger Lakes area in Western New York about 18 years ago, I…
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Studies consistently demonstrate that adequate sleep enhances cognitive function, motor skills, and decision-making abilities — all critical in getting farm work done. After a strenuous day of spring…
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A gardener will likely confront the necessary evils of power tools as their body experiences aging, but there are workable solutions for overcoming this ethical and practical gardening challenge. …
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Let’s face it. You probably didn’t go into farming to wear 25+ hats every day – ranging from accountant to mechanic, nutritionist to human resources manager, and electrician to professional…
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