Learn about food preservation history and the natural ways to preserve meat while retaining nutritional value and flavor. Read More
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
Follow Nathan Putnam and his pack goat string as they take us hiking, camping, and hunting in the backcountry of northern Idaho. Read More
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? 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
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
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 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
We have tried several ways of filtering beeswax and our favorite way is to filter the wax on the stove top. Read More
Support a variety of pollinating insects, including those that parasitize and predate garden pests, by planting plants that attract predatory insects. Read More