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The Summer of Fruit

This essay describes how I spent a summer perfecting fruit recipes because of a romantic ulterior motive.

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Barn Building Plans

Have you ever been or seen a farm? If yes, then you probably might be able to be familiar with what I am going to talk about. For me, living on a farm has always been a fun experience. I have been living on a farm for about 10 years now.

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Williams Grove Steam Engine Association: 2009 Steam Show

Pictures and information from this year’s event in Williams Grove, PA.

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Sympathy for The Farm Truck

Yup, not every truck makes a suitable farm vehicle. Here are a look at some traits every good farm truck will probably have. Some are funny, some are serious.

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Many Groups of People are Getting Back in to Farming: From Neighbors to Lawyers

About farming and society is getting behind this now that people are saving more.

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Making Vegetable Beds From Neglected Land and Tough Soil

If you’ve given up on a backyard, an old home, or neglected land, think twice about it. There’s plenty of power in that old, neglected or rough soil for growing food. By getting started on a vegetable bed now, you can make a difference for generations to come. So start farming something. Read on to learn how we’ve managed to create fresh crops from untouched, neglected, and rough land. You’ll quickly learn how to make a vegetable bed with a few simple tools and a positive attitude.

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The Two Most Difficult Times in Keeping Livestock: Birthing and Weaning

Whether it be sheep, swine, horses or cattle, there are two risky times for their owners. One is birthing, the other is weaning.

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How I Spend My Triond Earnings

With earnings between $30-$80 a month it may not pay all my bills but helps with some of the additional expenses I have since moving to the country.

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Mischief Matter: Family Dog

He was such a ball of energy as a puppy, and so destructive. Yet he was the moving loving, smartest dogs I have ever known.

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The City vs. the Country

When it comes to choosing a place to live, raise a family, or retire, one must ask themselves the ultimate question; The City or The Country?