Sep 24, 2023
Losing a large tree is never fun, but did you know many tree losses are preventable? If you are planning to plant a tree, you can prevent many unnessary tree deaths (and expenses) by following the instructions in this podcast. Choose the right place, prepare the right space, inspect the base, and you'll have a smile on...
Sep 17, 2023
Seed saving seems simple, but it isn’t completely basic. Losing all your seeds to mold or having none of them germinate could extend your seasonal depression just as the sun starts to come out. And did you know that crosspollination can cause toxicity in some species? Tune in to learn more about all this, and how to...
Sep 3, 2023
One of the biggest concerns with raising sheep and goats is parasite management. There are a lot of things that can go wrong by over treating, even (and perhaps especially) with natural things like copper. Keeping a close eye on your animals for weight loss or decreased body condition, diarrhea or swelling under the...
Aug 27, 2023
Stockpiling forage basically means you are avoiding grazing a certain field so you can save it for leaner times in the winter. There's a little more to it, however. Fertilizing, nutritional needs of the animals, body condition scores, and more go into determining feed needs. Could stockpiling be a way for your farm...
Aug 20, 2023
Water is the most important nutrient. Access to clean water is essential to human life and to many of the things we like to consume. But, water quality may not be as straightforward as you'd think. Clear water can be just as dangerous as cloudy, or turbid, water. We discuss bacterial and chemical issues, why...