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Jan 31, 2022

A pecan tree can become an important plant on your property. Here are some tips on how to thoughtfully plant and care for it so it stays around for years to come.

This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2022 issue of Grit magazine.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and...


Jan 28, 2022

How do you keep emergency supplies and prepare when you live in a small urban space? Disaster planning can seem overwhelming. The truth is that disaster planning and preparation is not nearly as difficult as it sounds or as expensive as you think. Chances are good that you already have the prerequisite skills for...


Jan 19, 2022

Not all bees live in collective hives, but they are still crucial pollinators.  Learn more about Leafcutter and Mason bees.  This is the audio version of an article from the Febuary/March 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even...


Jan 17, 2022

“Disabled gardening is a beautiful use of time.” Sheffield writes about Innisfree farms in Virginia, where the unique skills and knowledge needed to farmstead with disabilities are taught. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

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Jan 12, 2022

Amyrose Foll writes about preparing to process animals -- whether on your farm, through a custom butcher, with the help of a mobile slaughter unit, or at an inspected facility. This is the audio version of an article from the February/March 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

For more great articles on livestock...