It’s been an epic battle this year trying to keep the deer out of our pumpkin patch. It seemed like every time we went out there, another couple pumpkins had been demolished. But enough was enough and we were forced to take action, so today …
We planted our wildlife food plot in the spring, focusing on sweet and nutritious crops that deer and other animals would be attracted to. We toyed with the idea of building a wildlife observation tower overlooking the food plots, and we’re pleased to say we …
In March, we posted an article called Innovative Planting Techniques for Deer and Other Wildlife. The aim of this project was to increase the wildlife population on our property by planting specific crops to attract wild animals, and sustain them throughout the winter. Sticking to …
Coconut coir or, “Coco coir”, is a very versatile resource that is harvested from a fibrous layer underneath the exterior shell of the coconut. Since coconut growers consider it a waste product, its utilization is highly sustainable. You may have heard of coco coir being …
Growing a garden can be a lot of fun but it also comes with many challenges. Though dealing with rabbits, skunks, mites, and aphids can be a real headache, today we are going to talk about another garden invader; Anthracnose. Let’s talk about how to …
If you’re here because you want to learn how to make some homemade butter, great! Butter-making is a great activity for homesteaders, or just a great farm activity with the kids. Before the days of homogenization, your milk and cream would separate in the bottle. …
There are SO many reasons why Ag education should be a top priority. The FFA organization is celebrating its 90th anniversary soon, and in that time has grown to 670,000 members. Obviously, Agricultural Education is nothing new. But as of late it has been widely …