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Food Preservation History

Learn about food preservation history and the natural ways to preserve meat while retaining nutritional value and flavor. Read More

Types of Sheep Cheese
August 7, 2026 · · Sheep

Different types of sheep cheeses are made from sheep milk, and many of them are familiar to the average consumer and traditionally made from dairy sheep. Read More

Tails from the Trails: A Hike and a Hunt
December 31, 2025 · · Ownership

Follow Nathan Putnam and his pack goat string as they take us hiking, camping, and hunting in the backcountry of northern Idaho. Read More

Rosemary, Lemon, and Chicken Orzo Soup in Slow Cooker

Make rosemary, lemon, and chicken orzo soup in a slow cooker for a warm soup that nourishes the soul. Read More

Can Chickens Eat Ginger Root?

Can chickens eat ginger root? Whether fresh, powdered, or dried, try ginger for poultry health. It can boost immunity, help support them during a bout of diarrhea, and may even increase the nutritional value of their eggs. Read More

Why and When Do Chickens Molt?

When do chickens molt and why do they do it? How long does it take? And why does it sometimes happen out of normal times. Read More

Polish Green-Legged Partridge Chicken
July 31, 2026 · · Chickens 101

A once-common landrace fowl, the Green-legged Partridge developed its own treasure trove of genetic material through natural selection and breeding. The fowl were known to be hardy, independent, and able to forage for most of their own food. Read More

Marketing Your Honey
June 11, 2025 · · Honey & Beeswax

Marketing and selling surplus honey takes a bit more than word of mouth if you have more than a few gallons to sell. So, here’s a primer on how to start marketing and selling your surplus honey this season. Read More

Steps for Successfully Filtering Beeswax
October 9, 2024 · · Honey & Beeswax

We have tried several ways of filtering beeswax and our favorite way is to filter the wax on the stove top. Read More

Plants that Attract Predatory Insects

Support a variety of pollinating insects, including those that parasitize and predate garden pests, by planting plants that attract predatory insects. Read More