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Starting a farm
Discover expert tips and resources to improve farm management and boost productivity. Learn how to plan crops, manage livestock, track inventory, streamline recordkeeping, and use farm management software to make data-driven decisions. From small farms to large operations, our guides help you save time, cut costs, and run a sustainable, profitable farm.
Feed Conversion Ratio Calculator
This article provides you with some additional insight into the value of tracking key animal metrics like Feed Conversion Rate.
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Jan 5, 20234 min read
How Many Cows Can I Keep Per Acre?
This article explores how many cows to keep per acre, how to calculate that and a free calculator to help.
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Dec 7, 20225 min read
Grazing Methods - Which one is right for you?
Each of these popular grazing methods have pros and cons. Read on to see which one might be best for your farm or ranch.
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Nov 8, 20224 min read
Benefits of Multi-Species Grazing
What is multi-species grazing, what are the benefits of this type of grazing and what are some of the key considerations.
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Nov 1, 20224 min read
Best Goat Breeds for Dairy, Meat, Fiber and Fun
Selecting the right goat breed depends on many factors. In this post we'll talk about how to pick the breed for you.
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Oct 25, 20224 min read
Goat Deworming and How to Monitor Your Herd for Parasites
Parasites are invisible pests that can cause devastation to an otherwise healthy goat herd. Here are some ways to keep your goats healthy.
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Oct 19, 20225 min read
Getting Started with Goat Breeding
When it comes to growing a goat herd there's a few rules of thumb to follow to help your caprines get the job done.
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Oct 10, 20224 min read
The Three Goat Diseases Every Goat Owner Needs to Know About
Discover the three most common goat diseases every owner should know. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat these health issues.
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Sep 28, 20225 min read
How to Store Fruits and Vegetables
How do you store freshly harvested vegetables for the coming winter? We dive in and explain a few methods for keeping your vegetables fresh.
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Sep 22, 20225 min read
How To Protect From Animal Predators
Autumn brings scavengers, protect your herd It’s not just humans gathering the fall harvest for a long winter, it’s animals as well.
Julie Bielenberg
Sep 13, 20227 min read
Top Three Most Profitable Crops To Plant This Fall
There’s potential for additional income nurtured from the land this fall. Here are the top three most profitable and nutritious crops.
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Sep 6, 20226 min read
Chicken Tractor 101
There’s a lot to consider when setting up your own chicken tractor—here’s a primer for getting started.
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Aug 30, 20226 min read
How to Incubate Chicken Eggs
Learning how to incubate chicken eggs is easier than most people think. Here's what you need to know to hatch eggs in an incubator.
Lydia Noyes
Aug 3, 20226 min read
Miraculous ladybugs - The hardest working ladies on your farm
Minimize their use of pesticides, keeping harmful insects at bay with beneficial insects like ladybugs.
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Jul 13, 20226 min read
Sheep Gestation Calculator
Here is a helpful sheep gestation calculator to help you estimate when your ewe might be expecting.
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Jul 1, 20222 min read
Goat Gestation Calculator: Setting your Doe up for Success
We've put together some basics on goat gestation and a helpful goat gestation calculator to help you estimate when to expect kids.
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Jun 23, 20223 min read
7 differences between Llamas and Alpacas
Llama and Alpacas; both are very popular animals on the farm. Here's a closer look at their similarities and differences.
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Jun 13, 20225 min read
Cattle Body Condition Score
BCS (Body Condition Score) uses a 9 point scale to describe the health/fatness of a cattle. Here's how to calculate it in your herd.
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Jun 10, 20224 min read
How Long is a Cow Pregnant?
Check out the gestation table for cattle below to estimate your cow's due date based on their date of service.
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Jun 10, 20223 min read
Free Cattle Record Book
Check out this free resource to help you to keep track of all your critical cattle animal and herd records.
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May 26, 20224 min read
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