Living the Country Life

Make the most out of your small farm or acreage with tips and resources from Living the Country Life. This section contains information on raising animals, gardening tips, machinery maintenance, improving pastures, and maintaining ponds.

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Marketing to professional chefs

If you raise a specialty product, a local chef probably wants it. Learn how your products might fit a particular menu, and chefs will be eager to connect.
Woman dressed on overalls holding plate of food
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How to keep hens laying in winter

As daylight gets shorter, hens tend to stop laying. If you keep the chickens comfy with light and warmth, they'll reward you with more eggs.
Hen in nest
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All Around the Farm

Build a flood-proof cattle gate

By All Around the Farm
This flood gate gives when the high water comes so it won’t get destroyed or need to be replaced later.
Flood-proof cattle gate
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Women in Agriculture

A shaking good harvest

By Women in Agriculture
A recent trip to a pecan orchard showed Heather Barnes that pecan farming is a lot more involved than she thought. See how the nuts are harvested.
pecan tree harvest
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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show
The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.
Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction
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The body language of trees

Trees have to adapt to their environment and their body language will tell you how they’re doing. Go out in the yard and see what your trees are trying to tell you.
Three trees
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Raising pygmy goats

Pygmy goats are a great pet for both rural and urban dwellers alike. They’re small, mellow animals and you can even take them for a walk.
pygmy goat munching on tall grass
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Wild poinsettias

Wouldn’t it be great if you could look at beautiful poinsettia plants all year long? Plant wild poinsettias in your garden and it’ll be like Christmas in July.
Poinsettia flowers and leaves
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Choosing a bird feeder

Choosing a bird feeder is a daunting task with all the different types available. Put out a variety of feeders in several places and the birds will be flocking to your yard.
Bird on platform with seed
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The mystery of air plants

It is possible for those who are lax in their commitment to watering and repotting plants to grow something. Air plants prefer hands-off relationships.
Air plant in a dish
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