Not every feathered friend on the farm is so noisy. Others like to get my attention in more subtle ways. Read More
Maine is ranked as the seventh most food insecure state, with 14.4 percent of households lacking access to the quantity and quality of food necessary for an active and healthy lifestyle. Read More
Anyone who has raised egg-laying chickens dreads noticing a hen sitting in the same place for days on end on a clutch of eggs, some small rocks or nothing at all. Read More
For thousands of years, the only way for humans to get milk from a dairy cow was by hand. Read More
Looking out my kitchen window, I saw a small fox running across my door yard with one of my largest chickens clutched in its jaws. Read More
Celebrated on May 4 in 2019, it’s now in its seventh year. Read More
There comes a time in the lives of many landowners when a tree must be removed. Read More
Naturopathic medicine can be used to treat ailments from allergies to heart disease. But you want to weigh the risks and benefits before choosing a natural remedy. Read More
Here's what you should know before you fall too deep into creating your pallet projects. Read More
There’s a lot more to finding and choosing a qualified naturopathic doctor than doing a quick internet search on your laptop. Here's what you need to know before finding your ND. Read More
This is a rather fluffy tale of two star-crossed critters which fate, and a full bird feeder, have thrown together. Read More
Rabbits are among the mammals that can be found all over North America, from deserts to frozen tundra and from the suburbs to inner cities. Read More
But wearing a bee suit does, however, greatly lessen the chances of getting stung. Read More
For first time bird hunters, getting started is as easy as finding a local class covering hunting safety and regulations. Read More
When it comes to going back to the land, this girl gets lost even doing that. Read More
A recipe for homemade yogurt. Read More
When it comes to backyard apiaries, there are several types of hives to choose from. Read More
Farm kids are some of the hardest working young people I know, and in my close to four decades in northern Maine, I’ve known a number of them. Read More
Presently it’s legal for businesses to import animals from out of state, kill them here and sell them as "Maine Raised" meat. A proposal before the legislature is aiming to change that. Read More
For the beekeeper, welcoming these new bees is one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s also a time when, as a responsible beekeeper, you want to have everything ready when they are dropped off. Read More
