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How to Keep Chickens Cool In The Summer

Kristi Cook — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:51 +0000

Make Chickens More Comfortable By Offering Them Some Escape from the Summer Heat

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These Women Apiarists Truly Thrive With Their Hives

Kristi Cook — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:57 +0000

Materials for beekeepers typically don’t look at the hobby through the eyes of women, but they should. These queen beekeepers talk about getting started.

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Can Your Pumpkin For On-Demand, Anytime Pie Puree

Kristi Cook — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:06 +0000

You can grow and can enough to keep yourself in pumpkin pie filling the whole year round. Here's how to preserve homegrown pumpkins.

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Fermentation 101: Getting Started With Lacto-Fermentation

Kristi Cook — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:34 +0000

Curious to try fermentation but unsure how to start? Here's everything you need to know and have on hand to dive into the world of lacto-fermentation.

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What To Do About Wintertime Feather Loss In Chickens

Kristi Cook — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:00:24 +0000

Winter is not the time to be caught featherless! If feather loss persists into colder temperatures, follow these tips to find the cause and keep hens comfy.

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FSA Loans Can Help Small Farmers Find Big Profits

Kristi Cook — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:00:22 +0000

You don't have to be a large-scale producer to pursue Farm Service Agency loans, which can help small farmers turn their hobbies into profitable ventures.

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You Can Make Cultured Butter & Sour Cream At Home

Kristi Cook — Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:50 +0000

You can make your own butter and sour cream at home! These simple cultured cream products can be as fun to make as they are delicious.

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Recipe: Craft Your Own Homemade Lye Soap

Kristi Cook — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:00:05 +0000

All you need is a little lye and some know-how to craft this gentle soap at home for an all-natural, old-fashioned hygiene staple.

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Keep The Garden Growing This Winter With A Cold Frame

Kristi Cook — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:00:42 +0000

Wintry weather doesn't mean you have to give up gardening—a cold frame can keep cool-weather crops going well into the chilly months!

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Extend Your Growing Season With A Low Tunnel

Kristi Cook — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:00:47 +0000

Grow your garden by weeks or even months by using a low tunnel for your crops. They're inexpensive, easy-to-build season extenders.

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