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Using Herbicides on the Farmstead

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:15:00 +0000

On our farm, I choose to use a variety of methods to control pests. Today I am going to focus on weed pests. In my pasture, driveway, and barnyard I use herbicides. I'll tell you a little bit about why I choose to use them in certain areas and give you some information on how...

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Visitors Coming to the Farm?

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:47:16 +0000

Visitors coming to the farm? Follow these simple tips to ensure everyone stays safe and has a great time - even if they ask hard questions! If you're like me, you love having visitors and showing off all the hard work you've put into your little hobby farm. However, sometimes visits can go awry when...

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How to Take a Vacation when You Have a Homestead or Small Farm

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:43:29 +0000

How to take a vacation when you have a homestead or small farm: Keep farm jobs low maintenance, plan trips at the right time, & hire help. Get the details! One of the questions I get asked most often about our farm is, "How do you take a trip or go out of town?" In this...

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Picture Perfect Pastures

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:15:33 +0000

4 keys to get picture perfect pastures on your small acreage! Get all the information you need to get started on the right foot with your own property. Before we purchased our property, I knew what I wanted my pastures to look like. Rolling green acres dotted with various animals grazing, napping, and playing at...

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Rocks and Soils 101 for your Farm

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:52:35 +0000

Knowing what type of rocks and soils you have on your farm is really important if you plan to have a garden or pasture. The type of soil you have will indicate what fertilization you will need and also give you clues on how to be a good steward over your land. I recommend that...

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Electric Fence Setup: Setup, cost, & review!

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:00:19 +0000

Read a very detailed review on setting up an electric fence. Check out information on cost, how we set it up, and durability! I heard from a few of you on Instagram that you'd like a review of my electric fence and how I set it up. I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy and...

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Winter Pasture Preparation

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:34:19 +0000

Three great tips to ensure your pasture grows back strong and fast in the spring. Check out the post and video for all the details As winter is fast approaching, there are a few things you can do to ensure your pasture grows back at it's best in the spring. The first thing you can...

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5 Ways to Make Money Farming

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:00:14 +0000

5 ways you can make money hobby farming, check out the post for the full details and start earning income on your hobby farming property today! A few posts ago, I talked about 8 ways you could save money on your farm. Today, we are going to cover a few ways you could make money farming!...

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