GRIT May/June 2023

GRIT May/June 2023

GRIT May/June 2023 Table of Contents

8 Reasons to Eat Your Greens
Plate up flavor, nutrition, and a pop of color by learning to grow and cook with leafy greens.

All About Chicken Eggs
From odd egg shapes to production qualms, here’s what to expect when your flock starts laying.

Hurrah for Red Raspberries
Raspberry patches bring a sumptuous summer bounty year after year with minimal upkeep.

Transitioning to a Certified Organic Farm
If you’re considering organic certification for your farm, this expert advice can help you navigate the daunting process.

Sew Your Own Clothing Sans Patterns
Outfit your closet with no-fuss, inexpensive garments by picking up the renegade art of patternless sewing.

Self-Care with Sage
Try this reliable herb outside the confines of your kitchen to craft natural skin-supporting products.

Quesadillas Kicked Up a Notch
Turn those cheese-filled snacks into full-blown meals with these recipes for quesadillas fit to feed a crowd.

Choosing the Right Animal Feed
Keep your animals healthy by understanding the different kinds of feeds available.

Critters and Cars: Avoid Costly Collisions
What animal encounters can happen on the road? Some are more common — and more hazardous — than others.

Draft Horses on the Homestead: Historical Skills in Use Today
These powerful animals can provide modern farmers a fuel-efficient way to work the land.

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GRIT May/June 2026

Our View Mail Callin’ Small Boats, Big Fun Make fishing memories with affordable kayaks, canoes, and jon boats. Don’t Wait for Rain Build your own gravity-fed drip-irrigation system for when rain is scarce. Wet and Well-Prepared Avoid calamity when kayaking or rafting by getting back to the water-safety basics. Diving into Dowsing A chance encounter […]
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GRIT March/April 2026

GRIT March/April 2026 Table of Contents The Factory Farm Alternative Big Ag ensnares your food dollars at every turn. Don’t get caught in its web. Phenomenal Pheasants Prepare to provide for pleasing poultry. Batter, Butter, and Blueberries Enjoy cozy mornings with simple recipes for pancakes, waffles, and syrups from GRIT readers. Foaling Around Provide basic […]
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GRIT January/February 2026

GRIT January/February 2026 Table of Contents 50-ish Tips To Save Money A little planning goes a long way. The Great American Family Farm Building — or rebuilding — the family legacy. Grandpa Knows Everything It’s the small things that matter most, especially with children. Comfort Foods Try these hearty soups for the soul. Yellowstone Country […]
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GRIT November/December 2025

GRIT November/December 2025 The Homestead Gift Guide Make it yourself this holiday season. Deer Tallow Skin Care Use every part of the animal for a treat your skin will love. Gumbo Savor this tasty Southern tradition. A Passion for Persimmons Make the most of this delicious native fruit. Rethinking Recycling How recycling has made us […]