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I have dealt with goat ringworm twice in my herd. My goats are generally healthy and treated well, so it never got beyond three of four spots on a goat or two. However, the fact that it came back, makes me think I should change my flooring to concrete because it would be so much easier to...

I factor it in as a portion of their bonus. I also reward workers fairly regularly when the collective has been X amount of days without an injury. I've wondered though whether that simply keeps people from reporting it when they've been hurt. I've checked around, and that doesn't seem to be...

Early Girl is a popular variety with high demand that produces in 50 days. Organic farming is almost always tougher than it would be if you used herbicides and pesticides. Tomatoes have a lot of pests, so keep that in mind. Early Girl is supposed to be one of the varieties that is resistant...

My goats have had ringworm twice. The first time that it happened, I isolated the infected goats and treated the problem. I also cleared out their bedding and put down new stuff. I sanitized their trough and water buckets. Everything seemed great. A few months went by and the ringworm...

I'm not very rigid about these matters. Sometimes I dole out the work and sometimes one of my managers takes the lead. It just depends on who is there and what else is going on. I like keeping things flexible.

I'm not sure since I usually just get some bananas or potatoes when I need a boost in potassium. Do you take any other supplements and vitamins? Maybe sticking with the same brand would be best.

You've got plenty of space and everything the animals need, so what's on your dream list? I would start an ostrich farm personally. I like the birds and the market isn't crowded yet. How about you?

I hear you about the cost. I have no idea why they're more expensive, but most the products really don't work as good as the others. Definitely rethink buying the diapers. The brand we bought weren't as absorbent as expected.

I'm a tree farmer, so my experience isn't the same, but when I bought a rock picker, the salesmen were pretty aggressively pushing me in a different direction too. It's usually all about their commission. I don't blame them, it's their livelihood, but that means they weren't thinking about me...

That's an interesting tidbit to note. We don't have floral preservative at the house - thanks for the naming the stuff, by the way - so your tip will come in handy this spring.

I attended an online seminar presented by the local community college and the guest speaker went on and on about the marketability of garlic. Really? Is garlic a big cash crop?

Make some turkey and ham dumplings. That meal will stick to your ribs. You could also turn it into a casserole. Cheese and breadcrumbs make everything taste better.

Since the pandemic hit, I think many farmers are hesitant to hire workers. I would like to see more automation, but I'm not sure how it would work. I bet all that tech would be prohibitively expensive. I've heard of robots that pick fruit, but I'm sure they're too pricey for anyone but the...

I hope it passes. I'm still upset at the Congressmen and Congresswomen getting in line for a COVID-19 vaccine who wouldn't wear a mask. Shame on them.

How do you guys repackage or reuse your green waste during the course of business? I'm talking about falling pine needles or out of date plants or ugly fruits. What do you do with them, so they aren't a total loss? Are they part of your business plan?

Yes, because a lot of my work takes place outdoors and the CDC says that lessens the risk of contracting the virus. I hire workers already, and we've managed to stay safe so far.

We're running a dehumidifier 24-7 but our humidity won't drop below 75%. Is it possible to get a home with an unfinished basement down to 50% humidity or less? Other than the dehumidifier what would help us lower it? Opening the curtains? Closing the curtains? Cranking the heat up? Turning...

I think we'll become more and more efficient at growing food and lumber with less resources. "Need" leads to creativity and innovation. I'm sure it will be rough going for a while though.

I'd try to switch tactics before giving up. Me too, because I got a big head start. I inherited some of the operation and I bought the rest at below market rate. My grandfather started it from scratch. My father built it up more. I turned it into what it is today. I've been able to expand...

I base it on profitability and hours worked, but that bonus is given at the end of the fiscal year. I give everyone a tree and a ham at Christmas, but no real Christmas bonus. I pay an extra .40 per hour worked in November and December because that's our busiest time, and it rewards the...