Here’s a simple elderberry syrup recipe that will keep for a couple of months in your refrigerator. You can dole it out in spoonfuls just like cough medicine, or you can stir it into your ...

Emi Griess is the Communications Coordinator at the Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, Kansas. They take in over 6,000 animals a year and offer several services to the surrounding county ...

Erin Snyder and her family have raised chickens and ducks for nearly two decades. She’s passionate about all things poultry, including poultry nutrition, predator protection, and egg-laying ...

Add a few cows to your homestead and start raising organic, grass-fed beef. A Wisconsin farmer talks about her family's… ...

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2. Taking Feral Cats to Shelters So you've trapped a feral cat. What next? We spoke with our local animal shelter to learn about the programs they have available for vaccinating… It’s never ...

Add a few cows to your homestead and start raising organic, grass-fed beef. A Wisconsin farmer talks about her family's experience with running a successful small-scale beef operation where buyers ...

2. Grass-Fed Cattle Care: From Calf to Beef Let's talk money: how can you sell your grass-fed beef, and how do you manage feed costs? The cost of your care and maintenance is… It’s never been ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

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