After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology from Emporia State University, Dena began her professional career as a summer Naturalist for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ...

John Metzer: [00:00:00] Stephen and I are, we’re both incubating birds that take almost four weeks. So, what works well with the guinea would work well with the ducks. The vast majority of our ...

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food. My husband and I own 1/3 acre smack-dab in the ...

It's Baby Chick Month here at MOTHER EARTH NEWS, and we're loading up our incubators with some amazing eggs! Meet the chicks we'll be raising this season and learn about the tools and techniques ...

Improve your soil by making biochar in the ground. DIY biochar enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer. Last year, I committed one of the great sins of ...

Do eggs need to be refrigerated? Learn how to store farm-fresh eggs, and about how long do eggs last in the fridge. I bought free-range eggs at a local farm, but I forgot to put them away when I ...

Check out the ultimate Kubota equipment lineup, which includes Sub-Compact and Compact Tractors, a Zero-Turn Mower, and the Kubota Sidekick for all your residential needs. The “One and Done ...

4 cups whole cow’s milk, not ultra-pasteurized 1 cup cultured buttermilk 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon flake salt, or to taste Herbs, to taste (optional) Farmers cheese is one of ...

Learn how to sew a standard pillowcase with basic sewing terms for a successful start to your first sewing project. My sewing machine is my favorite tool. Sewing is how I relax after a long day ...

It’s those simple, practical, yet powerful lessons I seek to pass on to you and your children. Herbs serve as wonderful teachers for our children while providing an effective, gentle system of healing ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting ...

Is frog farming profitable? If you are wondering how to raise bullfrogs, read on to learn more about this low-maintenance livestock. Originally published in 1978. “Why, I can harvest 6,000 frogs ...