Chickens have been domesticated for most of human history, and remain a mainstay of many homesteads, farms, and even urban family homes around the world. They naturally fit

Join Dr. George Place, Catawba County Cooperative Extension Director, at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation focusing on how to

As mentioned in the video, choosing to make your raised bed out of cinder blocks is cheap, no tools are needed, you can tailor make the size, and

What to consider when planning the garden beds: Crop Rotation: Focus on five vegetable plant families for rotation planning purposes: Allium Family: chive, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots.

Because of recent cases of pathogenic strains of avian influenza in the western United States and Canada, it is important for hobby and backyard chicken owners to understand

Backyard farming is nothing new, but what if you could test out the idea first? One local company is allowing you to do just that. Idaho Hens allows

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