What Is Terrace Farming

Farmers are, by nature, stubborn people—we stare at that stacked deck and decide to play the game anyway. It's interesting to note, though, that the tip toward industrial farming took a big leap in the 1970s, in Washington, D.C., when Earl Butz, U.S

At the same time, he worked to build the CSA membership, eventually doubling it and furthering Green Dog's sales reach. Karl grew up in the Minnesota suburbs and Dana in the southern Arizona desert, so Fort Collins offered a wonderful blend of climate...

Their CSA pick-up is a fitting example of the partnerships common in this community, with members picking up at a nearby wine-tasting room. “There are plenty of other farms to go to, [so] why would you give me your money?” In two years, Even Pull...

After we identify farming goals, we'll be assessing our local resources to figure out what we can borrow (either from neighbors or the local extension office), what we should rent and what we need to invest in.

You bet—for food, research and fun, insects may be the farm animal of the future. With insects being put on the table—plus a market for research, agricultural and recreational purposes—farmers are looking to bugs to bring home the bacon for the...

Discover what's in store for your farm. High-quality green forages contain carotene, but forages high in nitrates, such as those stressed by drought or grown in high-nitrogen soil, can be deficient, so you might need to supplement vitamin A in a mineral...

While other state-specific resources are available for other regions, Tidwell has a good starting point for prospective fish-keepers looking to establish cost estimates. There are all these things where you can use those IBC [intermediate bowl container]...

For Jennifer Bice, owner of Redwood Hill Farm and Creamery , in Sebastopol, Calif., pursuing the right livelihood has always been about following your passions and caring for the land and the animals that roam on it.

Now, almost all of the walk-behind tractors are made in Europe, mostly in Italy, which boasts more than 15 brands. How Do I Maintain A Walk-Behind Tractor? The American manufacturers also never innovated much in this equipment sector—even in the last...

Pair sericulture with aquaculture, for example. When that time comes, increase warmth and humidity gradually to around normal room temperature, 70 to 75 degrees F with humidity as high as 90 percent.

But is flat or curly parsley a better choice for you? Flat-leaved or Italian parsley (Petroselinum neapolitanum): Italian parsley has a smoother texture than curly selections, and the flavor is more intense and stronger, though it has less of a tendency...

Somewhere upstream, someone was feeding me the idea that if you weren't making your entire living off the farm, you weren't actually farming, which I now realize is immaculate nonsense.

When my wife and I first moved from the city to a little farm in central Kentucky, some folks thought we were crazy, yet a surprisingly large amount of our friends said, “Yeah, that makes sense.” My wife had spent the last year or so volunteering...

It will smell like manure. It excels at capturing nitrogen and provides added benefit when used in conjunction with rye. Plus, If you only used leguminous cover crops in your garden, you run the risk of incubating legume-loving pests and disease so it's...

Photo courtesy Ken Colwell This week, the world lost a very special lady, a lady who faced many of life's hardships and yet always seemed to present herself with grace and gentleness.

Another situation that needs periodic maintenance and attention relates to fields. However, mowers like these are unable to do the job as cleanly as a smaller mower, and with that much power, you want to avoid any rocks or stumps that could damage the...

During a recent milking session, she scrubbed one of her animal's hindquarters with her trusty buffalo brush. But like dreams, reality can also take unexpected twists. I see their horns as their hands.” Horn density can also indicate dominance.

Larger donkeys can excel as a livestock guardians to protect smaller farm animals, such as goats and sheep, from predators like coyotes and local dogs. Male donkeys (jacks) are crossed with female horses (mares) to produce superior working animals that...

Admit it, you've thought about making your farm Certified Organic at some point, and why not? But perhaps you find the process daunting, you just aren't ready to throw down the money (currently around $250 for the year per venture), or you aren't sure...

Avoid making these mistakes, or be prepared to learn the hard way. It could save your life and the lives of others. When too much current is run through the breakers, electrical fires can occur.

Clothing is a tool that protects one of the most important pieces of equipment on your farm—your body. Working with horses will probably require protective boots and long pants. … [T]hey also symbolize the move to tobacco production as ‘business,'...

Create flexible, short-, mid- and long-term goals and plans that fit your needs for recreation and personal pleasure, as well as sustainable vegetative productivity. They also hold the soil and retain moisture.

This tool is nimble, getting into places that no mower ever could, while also eliminating dependence on fuel and treading lightly on the biodiversity of a given area. Scythe One Scythe Revolution Think of a scythe as a human-powered weed eater, mower...

Examples might include a mother growing corn and sweet potatoes at a scrap yard in Kampala, Uganda; or a Philippine couple on the outskirts of Manila growing jasmine flowers to weave into garlands.

Here are five reasons why everyone needs a staple gun. It Operates Without A Power Source One of this tool's biggest advantages? Instead of merely pressing down on the top of the device (as you would with an ordinary stapler), a staple gun has a large...

For now, they're fine as is. Instead of permanent hinges, I opted for hanging a pipe that would retain the panels, yet allow them to tip down to display tools. I fixed one up with wood handles, and when I get a chance, I'll do the same with the others.

Once you've evaluated your needs, talk to local blacksmiths and metal workers. If you want a new, high-quality anvil, you can expect to spend $600 or more. Many of them offer in-depth information on the products they carry.