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There are some amazing farming and homesteading blogs out there. Unfortunately, none of us are writers, so we stick with Instagram as our main mode of communication. It's pretty easy to manage if you have a decent camera and a tripod.

Guys, I think we've got it all cleared up, but I'm continuing treatment for a while longer just in case. The fungus hasn't spread any further on those two goats and the spots have healed. Luckily, none of the other goats suffered from the condition and I plan to keep it that way. I really...

I recently acquired two new geldings who are gorgeous, healthy, and from excellent stock. The older horse is settling in just fine, while the younger horse is turning out to be a bully. He's pushy when there's no need for it and the other horses don't like it at all. There's been some...

Woohoo, I'm younger than the average farmer! I feel so spry all of a sudden. I'm kind of surprised by the age and figured it would be lower since it's hard physical work.

For super heavy equipment? I'd probably let it sit for 20-30 days. Did your friend actually pour his concrete this time of year while it's cold? It's not impossible to manage, but it sure takes a lot of extras. I think your buddy is about to be disappointed.

I don't think farming will ever become fully automated. But even if it did, you'd still have loads of work, it will just look different. Instead of tending to plants and animals, you'd be tending to computers, algorithms, and equipment. Don't get me wrong, tech has its place and I've used some...

Are you getting piglets soon, as in during the winter, or will you wait until spring and you're just lining everything up now? I ask because the piglets will need to eat more during the winter. You should typically feed them twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Two of my goats have ringworm. I've never had livestock with this type of issue, but I'm positive it's ringworm as I've seen it elsewhere. I've isolated those two goats. From what I've found online, ringworm spreads to animals and people alike and quickly at that, so I'm taking as many...

I always separate any animal that is showing symptoms of what I like to call "something ain't right." Do you see the presence of any worms or other wiggly critters in the pigs bowl movements? Some parasites are too tiny to see like Giardiasis which is common in pigs. It might just be a...

Of course you need a real Christmas tree. You aren't experiencing Christmas without one. You might think you are, but you're really not getting the full joy. Feel free to stop by our Christmas tree stand where we'll be happy to sell you a beautiful tree from our nursery. The fact that I'm...

Let them know they need to have a waste management plan drawn up and ready to implement. In particular, the amount of manure to deal with can be overwhelming if there's not a plan in place.

I plant tons of alfalfa to help shore up my animals through the winter. When it comes to scraps, some states have strict laws about what is okay and is not okay to feed the livestock, especially if you intend to sell the livestock or parts of the livestock at any time. So, I'd check that first.

I haven't seen more farming going on than usual, but that's probably because I live in such a rural area of the Midwest. I've noticed that shopping local and buying directly from farmers has become trendy. It's been a big boon to my area.

I've got an informal thing with a close friend, where we take turns buying the equipment we'd only need every once in a while. So he'll get the pressure washer and I'll get the carpet shampooer and we'll swap as needed. It helps both our businesses because we aren't wasting cash and storage...

I'm planning to eat a whole lot, play some football with my kids, and visit with my brother who has come in for the holiday. What about you?

Thanks for the warning, Kathy. Romaine lettuce has been on the watch list many times over the years. I wonder what it is about leafy greens that make them so susceptible.

Our Christmas trees are the primary focus of our operation and we supplement those with handmade wreaths and other holiday decorations. I'm planning to branch out soon with some holly bushes.