Protecting Your Livestock from the Heat
Anyone who has spent a summer in Arkansas knows the combination of high temperatures, humidity and long dry spells can…
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Quick Guide to Rotational Planting
Rotational Planting in the Garden Rotational planting is one of the simplest ways to keep a garden productive year after…
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Saving a Living: Cutting Costs for Financial Freedom
One of the goals for just about any homestead family is to become self-sufficient. And that is often tied directly…
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Effective Solutions for Managing Pond Weeds
By Debbie Archer, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Associate – Communications PINE BLUFF, AR — Nuisance aquatic weed growth is…
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Dexter Cattle: The Ideal Cow for Small Homesteads?
For homesteaders with limited acreage who want to raise cattle, Dexters are a great option. Dexter cattle have steadily grown…
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Identifying and Using Elderberry
Packed with antioxidant and immune-supporting properties, eldeberry (Sambucus canadensis) has become all the rage in recent years for those who…
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Arkansas Homemade Food Production Guidelines
If you make cottages foods to sell at a farmers market or other venue to help generate revenue for your…
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Arkansas Food Preservation Resources
By the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service Arkansas has a long history of food preservation, and…
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Beekeeping 101: A Basic Overview
(Information in this article reflects the highlights from a presentation by Dr. Jon Zawislak with the University of Arkansas Division…
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Joel Salatin: 10 Mistakes Homesteaders Make
Author, speaker and regenerative agriculture proponent Joel Salatin gave what he called the “10 Mistakes that Homesteaders Make” during a…
