John Deere Model A Series Tractor Operator's Manual
Work Horse Handbook
Mark April 18 – 21, 2012 on your calendar. That’s when you will be joining us for our annual Horsedrawn Auction & Swap in Madras, Oregon.
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Fresh
Farm Drum? What’s That?
An ever changing mixture of hints, thoughts, howdies and hoohahs.
to market, to market, to buy a fat pig
Within so-called alternative agriculture circles there are turf wars abrew
Beginning Farmer Bill Introduced in Congress
The bill addresses many of the barriers that new agriculture entrepreneurs face such as limited access to land and markets, hyper land price inflation, high input costs, and a lack of sufficient support networks.
Skunks, Snails and the Manured Wedding
We have come to take for granted the most basic of truths, the obligations of family, the possible sanctity of work, the human as a humble piece of a biological universe, the realigning and reaffirming power of beauty, the deep comfort of great friendship, the absolute primacy of life, and the list goes on.
Classified Ads in Fall 2011 SFJ
FREE TO A GOOD HOME As a service to those folks who find themselves ill-equipped to care for an equine friend, we offer a no-fee service. If you have a mule, horse, ox or pony which you need to give away, send us your 25 word or less listing to go in this new classified section. [...]
Horse Progress Days
New Horsefarming technology sneak review from Horse Progress Days 2011 |
Livestock
The Best Chicken Pie Ever:
she has one more gift to give: chicken pie.
Grass Productivity
This is a prodigiously documented textbook of scientific information concerning every aspect of management ‘where the cow and grass meet’. Voisin’s ‘rational grazing’ method maximizes productivity in both grass and cattle operations. $45 Buy it now from our Book Store!
Hog Wallow
Hogs have very few sweat glands, thus they need an abundance of water |
This manual contains correct information about the lubrication, operation and preventative maintenance of your John Deere Tractor.
67 pages.
NEW! by Lynn R. Miller. The original has become a classic and THE standard reference on working horses. The second edition will expand that reputation with hundreds of new drawings and photographs to illustrate the expanded text. From care and feeding thru hitching and driving: every aspect is covered. |
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Crops
Cabbage
Cabbage, a member of the cole crops which include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, collard, broccoli, and many others… |
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Book Reviews
Grass Productivity
This is a prodigiously documented textbook of scientific information concerning every aspect of management ‘where the cow and grass meet’. Voisin’s ‘rational grazing’ method maximizes productivity in both grass and cattle operations. $45 Buy it now from our Book Store!
Growing Produce Family Style
Written by the Amish, Growing Produce Family Style is all about how to grow and sell your own produce. You will find many different articles on both organic and #greenhouse #gardening. This 100-page book contains articles about irrigation, plastic mulch, and #organic pest control. There are also pieces focusing on a wide variety of fruits [...] |
People
Auction Planning Time / Form Download
Mark April 18 – 21, 2012 on your calendar. That’s when you will be joining us for our annual Horsedrawn Auction & Swap in Madras, Oregon.
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS TAKE ROOT
All aim to re-connect school kids with healthy local food. |
