A Post on Choosing Heritage Breeds
Over at ModerHomesteaders.net they did a small post on choosing heritage breeds for livestock. I thought it was very informative and not surprisingly if I were to get a cow I would want a Scottish...
View ArticleGreat Info on Dressed Out Weight of Farm Animals
I often ask people who I think are in “the know” how much meat you actually get from the average animal when you butcher it. Here is everything in one spot, with breeds to try as well. Great info....
View ArticleKids Shooting the Longbow, and Pigs
We took another load of stuff out the the farm/homestead the other day. While we were there my brother-in-law came over and picked up a large wire dog crate that I have out there for my dog. He was...
View ArticleSo Much for Self Sufficiency, a Farm Under Fire
I don’t know Mark Baker, but I have met someone who does. I am saddened that our government is sticking it to the small farmer. I don’t know if they are working with Big Pork to eliminate competition...
View ArticleMark Baker’s Fight May Not be Over
If you have been following the plight of Mark Baker of Baker’s Green Acres and his fight against a $700,000 dollar fine, intimidation from the state, and the threat of losing his farm due to not being...
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