GRIT September/October 2024

GRIT September/October 2024

GRIT September/October 2024 Table of Contents

Cultivating Independence
Tap into your strengths and interests to create your own farm business.

Get Started with Wood Heat
Enjoy a cozy, affordable heat source by beginning with the basics.

Farmscaping: Balancing Biodiversity
Provide a habitat for beneficial insects to keep pests at bay.

Udderly Understandable
End a dairy cow’s lactation safely.

Zipping Around with Farm Motorcycles
Rev up your ride and save time.

Sourdough from Starter to Finish
Turn flour, water, and salt into delicious bread with these simple steps.

Hacks for the Country Food Pantry
Keep stock of all your hard-earned home-canned food across the year.

Wild-Game Cooking: A Healthy Indulgence
Preparing venison is healthier and easier than you think.

Sugar Top Farm
Making the perfect goat milk fudge.

Zoonotic Diseases: The Hidden Aspect of Hunting
Reduce your risk of contracting diseases from wild game.

Hunting with a Camera
Get a handle on a few digital camera techniques to bag stunning outdoor photos.

Be a Weather Watcher
Forecasting can easily be at your fingertips.

Harvesting Deer
Tips to help you hunt successfully and respectfully.

GRIT November/December 2026 Image

GRIT November/December 2026

Our View Mail Call Situational Awareness Know your surroundings. Stalking Supper Filling your freezer with wild meat involves proficiency and practical gear. Autumn Gobblers The sum of wild turkey parts is greater than the whole. Avoiding a Louse-y Winter’s Day Cold weather can fuel lice outbreaks in livestock, but nontoxic treatments can safely keep infestations […]
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GRIT September/October 2026

Our View Mail Call The Pit A Stinging Sensation Nettles have long been used as food and herbal remedies — but watch your hands! Battling the Buzz Simple steps you can take against New World screwworm. Passionate About Puffballs Forage, cook, and enjoy one of America’s most prolific wild mushrooms. Dealing with Animal Companion Loss […]
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GRIT July/August 2026

Our View Mail Call American Crocodilians Taking a bite out of the mystery. Wild Horses An American original that’s still here. Shepherding Supper Why raising sheep and eating lamb can change your life. Bat-titude Adjustment The surprising role of bats in our lives. Invisible Enemies The “it won’t happen to me” guide to rabies and […]
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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 […]