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As you begin assessments on your own keep in mind three common mistakes farmers make in BCS assessments: BCS Mistake No. 1: Reading the hair—not the fat. “BCS is a great tool to help us separate out problems that may be related to nutrition from those...

If you don't have your own herbs available, you can purchase dried herbs. Cover the jar and label with contents and date. Allow to cool completely before covering. Sage: high in anti-oxidants; anti-aging; tones dull skin; antiseptic Thyme: anti-bacterial;...

“AgrAbility is a program that was created [to help] farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities and their families overcome obstacles that inhibit success in production agriculture and ag-related occupations,” says Kylie Hendress,...

Donuts made without butter and milk are very good, especially when powdered with sugar. And for good reason: when you eat only vegetables you're always hungry! A roasted meat, some fried eggs and a good chunk of cheese, followed by a big piece of cake,...

We hope these ideas help you to get your vacant lots green and clean. Host Community Clean-Up Days Aliza Sollins Community clean-up days are a great way to engage neighbors in the positive work that your urban farm is doing in the neighborhood.

The herb stimulates an increase of a chemical in the brain called gamma aminobutyric that helps to relieve anxiety and regulate nerve cells. No definitive studies have determined why some who take valerian notice improvement at once and others see it...

“That was appealing to me.” In fact, the entire community-kitchen model appealed to Geleva. Here, a table near the kitchen is being used to prepare apple crisps. With dessert in the oven, the group begins noshing on salad and made-from-scratch asparagus-...

Like other insects, honeybees have an exoskeleton, and like some other bees, their bodies are covered in fuzz called brush hairs. Once home, she transfers the contents to a house bee, who stores it in comb, where it is fanned and turned into honey.

Now that fermentation is complete, shake or stir the kefir, place the strainer over the bowl and pour the kefir into the strainer. Legend has it that members of a Russian physician's society, eager to see kefir's purported health benefits for themselves,...

In fact, borage is also a well-known mood lifter. The texture is a bit funny, but if you get past that I think you'll find that this is an herb that you can truly love. Both the leaves and blooms can be used in salads, and the delicate, blue flower can...

Rhodiola rosea has been extensively studied since then. The roots are the part of the plant used. This is because it is incredibly drying in the body—a little goes a long way. I can only presume that these couples don't just preserve the roots as a...

Traveller Power Inverter With four AC outlets, a USB port and heavy-duty DC cables, the Traveller 3,000-Watt Digital Power Inverter ensures that you will have portable power when the weather gets iffy.

This tiny plant seems so delicate, yet it has found a way to get what it needs in some tough conditions. I have a favorite spot in one of my gardens that I like to visit this time of year.

Because of fetal nutrient requirements, correcting low BCS can be a challenge, but it's not impossible if farmers can strategically supplement the animals with high-quality feed. If you can see more ribs—the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th, the cow is too...

Make them feel at home. “If you till your orchard, you are destroying their burrows and eliminating a terrific pollination resource,” Vaughan says. “Bees tend not to fly early in the morning so that is my preferred time of application.” Mandley...

Although a bit arbitrary, sheep scoring uses a scale of 1 to 5, without the 0.5 increments. A 2010 paper from New Zealand suggested a 0 to 3 scale, which farmers might consider. Identifying those outliers can clue you in to the more subtle changes between...

It's a common time to find these beautiful flowers in front of garden centers and grocery stores. Morifolium earlier than their more showy relatives I normally plant in fall. While I won't see the little white and yellow blooms until late fall, by planting...

If a plantheaving, press it firmly back into the ground, then cover the soil around the root area with leaves, followed by boughs of evergreen. As it happens over and over, the roots can be exposed to the freezing air which will either break them or desiccate...

They are very fertile and produce vigorous calves at desirable and consistent calving weights. In 1988, the BueLingo Beef Cattle Society was founded with 200 registered animals and today continues to focus on beef quality with consumer's tastes in mind.

It is a health supplement, as well as a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow, and I think no family should be without it. I usually keep a box of tissues close at hand for this reason.

Acquiring bantam chickens provides a two-for-one Chicken Math opportunity. Crowded chickens may begin pecking one another aggressively to enforce their places in the flock's social hierarchy.

That's a lot of weight on those tiny shoulders. You can purchase or build nesting tubes, tunnels and blocks for these bees or plant plenty of hollow-stemmed plants, such as elderberries, box elders, Joe-Pye weed, teasels, brambles, cup plant and bee balm,...

They do allow a body to be placed directly in the ground, wrapped in a cloth or in a casket made from biodegradable materials, such as wicker or pine. If you are unsure about whether a green burial would be right for you or your loved one, consider that...

Clothing is a tool that protects one of the most important pieces of equipment on your farm—your body. Ferrell, in her book Burley: Kentucky Tobacco in a New Century , reveals a stigma around wearing gloves, citing tobacco as an example of the farm...

When to harvest: 90 to 100 days after planting. Size: 30 to 36 inches. Water requirements: Keep soil evenly moist. Produce storage: Store in airtight jars or bags in a cool, dry place.

Here are some tips to keep fungus under control. One common brand is Serenade. Because grapes fruit on new wood, the harder the pruning, the better. Keep that in mind when siting any new plants.

As with redbuds, your imagination is the limit when it comes to its use. I've seen recipes for wood sorrel sauces to accompany seafood, wood sorrel tarts, wood sorrel smoothies and more.