Farm
10/26/2009 3:58:30 PM
KC offers ways to help flooded farmers in Georgia.
10/12/2009 3:30:48 PM
These compact machines known as the skid-steer loader are good for more than moving dirt.
10/12/2009 11:56:57 AM
Hank looks at winter forecasts from Farmers' Almanac and the National Weather Service and hopes for the best.
10/12/2009 11:35:46 AM
Manage your body heat with the appropriate winter clothing to get the most out of winter activities.
10/12/2009 11:20:03 AM
The material your winter clothes are made of can make all the difference.
10/9/2009 4:14:42 PM
Event provides tastes of the best Hawaiian coffee and culinary treats Hawaiian farms have to offer.
10/8/2009 3:05:29 PM
Whether as a big top or a jungle, the farm barn helped create childhood memories.
8/14/2009 12:12:38 PM
Choosing the right work clothes keeps you comfortable and safe around the farm.
8/14/2009 12:04:28 PM
Variety of offerings make a cold-weather farmers' market the place to be.
8/12/2009 4:47:44 PM
Lifestyle farmers take note: Popularity of weather vanes reaches new heights.
8/12/2009 10:47:33 AM
These unique, niche market animals start to make inroads
8/11/2009 3:37:30 PM
Returning from Ayrshire Farm, in Virginia, Hank Will reflects on a remarkable experience.
8/11/2009 2:47:52 PM
An easy-to-make chicken brooder for growing chicks has a few other benefits, too.
8/11/2009 2:39:15 PM
Wealth of bean varieties helps keep this nutritional wonder on everyone's table.
8/10/2009 4:11:31 PM
Learn which commercial mousetraps worked in our tests.
8/10/2009 3:29:41 PM
Planning and strategy are keys to keeping vermin away.
8/7/2009 12:11:47 PM
The dairy farm portion of Foxwood Farms is up and running and turning into cheese.
7/9/2009 2:09:29 PM
Robyn gets a little sentimental about her truck, "Big Red."
7/2/2009 12:47:40 PM
Cindy's childhood haunts have changed, but she remains in love with country life.
6/29/2009 2:05:51 PM
The Chicken Whisperer dispells some rumors that prevent people from raising chickens in their backyard.
6/18/2009 10:09:56 AM
If turtles have overrun your farm pond, construct your own turtle traps to eradicate them.
6/16/2009 9:35:47 AM
Build functional rock walls with rocks you collect.
6/15/2009 3:44:57 PM
Burn your pasture once every two or three years to maximize the health of this resource.
6/15/2009 2:52:04 PM
A native grassland remnant turns landowners into stewards.
6/12/2009 4:39:15 PM
Why you should consider miniature equines.
6/12/2009 4:23:49 PM
Admirable traits of miniature donkeys make them a popular addition to any homestead.
6/12/2009 4:11:07 PM
Memories of Old Jerry the Mule; Aunt Della; Chicken Coop Praise; Garlic Love; Global Warming; Lifelong Fan; and more.
6/12/2009 3:33:08 PM
Trusty Farmall A was a true partner during my summers making hay.
6/12/2009 1:51:02 PM
Trials of a chicken foreman raising chickens become more than a job.
6/12/2009 12:58:18 PM
One couple shares knowledge of animal power and "old way" through annual field day events.
6/12/2009 12:55:52 PM
Not quite the 100 acres we would like, but still enough to get us started.
6/12/2009 11:52:09 AM
When stocking fish in your pond, pay special attention to species balance, water temperature and food sources to better your chances of a healthy fish population.
6/12/2009 11:30:01 AM
Observation of farm pond is the key to keeping your water sources in top health.
4/14/2009 12:47:49 PM
Never Missed a Day; Familiar Places; InteGRITty; New Format, Same Result; and more
4/14/2009 12:22:29 PM
As spring turns to summer, it's an exciting time to be alive.
4/10/2009 9:59:00 AM
Benefit of local art guild the main purpose behind festival.
4/8/2009 2:29:24 PM
The journey to mohair fiber is full of joy.
4/7/2009 2:40:18 PM
En Guard! A humorous tale involving fencing and the French fencing team's pointers.
4/7/2009 12:27:27 PM
Windmill and wind turbine use in the world today.
3/30/2009 5:17:40 PM
A hog guide, for you to select the best swine for your farm.
3/26/2009 11:20:49 AM
Richard Manning has Hank all fired up about the benefits of grass finished meat.
3/25/2009 12:43:31 PM
The idea of a new lifestyle may seem simple, but where you start is not.
3/23/2009 2:17:51 PM
Springtime with family was the focus for Cindy one day last week.
3/20/2009 7:59:59 AM
Hank is full of joy now that spring is here.
3/11/2009 10:22:29 AM
Go win yourself a Bobcat tractor or utility vehicle.
3/10/2009 8:31:24 AM
Hank is pleased to learn that science now recognizes the value of plant diversity in the pasture matrix.
2/23/2009 10:15:41 AM
Hank is intrigued by a new method for farming saltwater fish.
2/20/2009 10:50:26 AM
To complement "GRIT's Guide to Pigs," here are five more swine breeds to consider.
2/20/2009 10:45:18 AM
Steve reflects on the farm pond and its ever-changing nature.
2/10/2009 5:05:41 PM
Cindy explains some common farm lingo.
2/4/2009 3:45:54 PM
Keeping goats inside the fence is an exercise.
2/4/2009 9:17:35 AM
Hank reports on Swisher's latest ZTR mower.
2/3/2009 3:48:04 PM
The Year of the Pig; Snapping Turtle Safety; What Is It?; and more.
2/3/2009 1:25:04 PM
Rural landscape embraces in time of need.
2/3/2009 9:45:41 AM
A series of workshops, offered by the University of Illinois, aim to help those interested in sustainable, small-farm operations.
2/3/2009 9:21:36 AM
Hank reports on a new accessory to help you get more from your ATV.
2/2/2009 9:01:17 AM
Hank reports on finishing a new farm pond.
1/30/2009 9:51:44 AM
Learn multitasking from a pro, a woman who calls rural America her home.
1/30/2009 8:17:02 AM
Hank discovered an excellent chicken raising resource.
1/29/2009 5:05:42 PM
Photographs chronicle the life cycle of a powerful rural icon.
1/28/2009 9:18:09 AM
Fiona determines what makes her country folk.
1/28/2009 9:13:16 AM
Hank says you can save lots of money by raising chickens.
1/27/2009 9:10:55 AM
Hank reports on Purdue University's Breaking New Ground project.
1/26/2009 11:32:47 AM
Hank reports on the first day of building a new pond.
1/23/2009 2:22:29 PM
Hank reports on finishing up the pond dam renovation.
1/22/2009 8:24:48 AM
Hank reports on the first day of pond renovation at his farm.
1/21/2009 4:51:29 PM
Check out these photos of the New Holland 8N tractor.
1/21/2009 8:27:01 AM
Hank reports on determining the need for pond renovation.
1/12/2009 8:46:59 AM
Last Saturday night, the moon rose larger than usual over Hank's Osage County farm.
1/5/2009 4:54:40 PM
Looking back on their 2-year journey, the Sells are ready for 2009!
1/5/2009 9:16:21 AM
Hank reports on saving money in 2009 by transplanting free trees.
12/30/2008 8:46:25 AM
Hank reports on GRIT bloggers Rebekah and Andy Sell's new book.
12/26/2008 10:10:09 AM
Hank reports on pasturing Highland cattle through the winter.
12/23/2008 5:00:31 PM
Contagious Equine Metritis found in stallions and mares at Kentucky Farm.
12/22/2008 11:31:41 AM
Hank reports on an Osage Orange post harvesting expedition.
12/18/2008 4:32:43 PM
Steve and Sue develop a country relationship with snow.
12/16/2008 8:09:43 AM
Kate shares a movie she made the day Hank and crew burned 60 acres of CRP prairie.
12/16/2008 7:29:47 AM
Hank reports on staining the walls and painting the roofs of the new Mulefoot pig shelter and chicken house.
12/15/2008 11:38:05 AM
Hank reports on Mulefoot pig food preferences and Kate makes a movie to document them.
12/11/2008 2:50:37 PM
A greenhorn's guide to auction etiquette.
12/11/2008 12:29:40 PM
These four-legged friends will keep your flocks safe from predators.
12/8/2008 10:19:09 AM
Hank plants the last trees of the year and crosses one more item of his honey-do list.
12/5/2008 10:40:06 AM
Hank reports on the Rat Zapper ... a much better mousetrap.
12/4/2008 2:57:31 PM
Hank cobbles up some electric fence so the Mulefoot pigs can roam the woods.
12/2/2008 3:22:58 PM
Two things about temperatures and frostbite.
12/2/2008 3:13:53 PM
Tips to ponder before and after relocating, from a couple who've done it.
12/2/2008 11:57:30 AM
From the magazine to livestock at the farm, we saw plenty of good changes in 2008.
11/28/2008 2:18:58 PM
Visit these websites for more information on lawn gardening.
11/28/2008 2:11:37 PM
Collectors show off Oliver tractors and plows during annual event.
11/28/2008 11:06:05 AM
Protect yourself from electrical outages with the right generator.
11/28/2008 10:02:06 AM
A husband and wife have different ideas on efficiency.
11/13/2008 4:59:52 PM
Planting, harvests and country life are enduring themes for Sue's mother.
11/10/2008 5:21:01 PM
Early homesteading days hold a few . . . challenges.
11/4/2008 5:40:20 PM
Crazy fall weather, guineas, and the beginning of the homesteading story.
10/28/2008 5:03:48 PM
Finding the pure essence of dog.
10/6/2008 4:01:57 PM
GRIT helps you choose the right breed.
10/3/2008 12:41:25 PM
Sweet success in rural Wisconsin
10/2/2008 2:01:58 PM
Organic farming may be the answer.
9/30/2008 1:14:12 PM
Storey Publishing’s Illustrated Guide to Sheep, Goats and Cattle, written by Carol Ekarius, covers 163 breeds of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - from the well-known Guernsey cow to the nearly extinct Guinea hog.
9/24/2008 2:48:22 PM
Country lifestyle as testament to the importance of knots.