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.

3 Festive Christmas Treats

Add these recipes to your holiday treat table this year.

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10 Unique Round Barns

These unique round barns were captured by Bob Kisken, a retired teacher from Michigan, who now photographs ranches and farms across the United States.

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Build It and Goats Will Climb It

Illinois couple creates an eye-catching tower for goats.

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Successful Farming TV Show

John Deere 6155M Tractor with Loader Sells at Auction

By Machinery Insider

Dave Mowitz heads to a Cook auction to check out a 2017 John Deere 6155M tractor with a 640R self-leveling loader for sale.

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All Around the Farm

Movable Hitch

By All Around the Farm

Pull-behind implement prevents side-draft movement with an auto steer attached to a drawbar.

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Agronomy Insider

Brewing Sake

By Agronomy Insider

There’s an emerging craft brew that’s opening a new market for farmers who can grow rice. The sake business is heating up.

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6 Common Traits of a Successful Rural Community

Holding kids to high expectations is the first step in creating economic opportunity for rural youth.

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Make Summer Memories at Home

You don't have to go anywhere to have a fun, fulfilling summer. Make the most of family time with a staycation.

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Call the Vet! Rural Veterinary Medicine Is Struggling

About 500 counties in the U.S. are underserved by a veterinarian, mainly in rural areas. There are shortages in 44 states, the highest number since tracking began. Here’s why.

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Picking Strawberries

Spring means strawberries and there's nothing better than a a ripe, red berry we pick ourselves.

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13 Great Egg-Laying Chickens

Here's our guide to the 13 best chicken breeds for small acreages. These pretty and personable hens will provide a treasure trove of eggs in shades of white, brown and blue.