Q and A: training a heifer to milk, powdery mildew, and ordering seeds

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Training a heifer to milk We have a Jersey heifer that calved about three weeks ago. I am having a terrible time milking her. She...

We’re planning for spring gardens

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But last night, it was -40° F! That surprised us, as we'd been expecting (via the weather forecast) temps in the -20s. Boy, did...

Q and A: canning sausage and three sisters planting

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Canning sausage Can sausage be canned like ground beef? No one here likes sausage patties but do like sausage gravy and soup. Canned the same...

The sun’s out and the sandhill cranes are flying

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I was standing by the cow corral gate, waiting for Will to come with the tractor and another big round bale of hay when...

Q and A: canning potatoes with their skins on and how to tell when...

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Canning potatoes with their skins on This year we had quite a drought and I have many tiny potatoes to deal with. Is it...