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Next Year’s Garden: 5 Ways to Plan Ahead

According to Kelly, anyone can grow a green thumb. You simply need good inspiration and a smart plan.

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Christmas Trees in Summer

There’s a story behind every fresh-cut Christmas tree you buy. And it likely centers around the unpredictability of summer weather.

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Why Does Amanda’s Garden Grow?

My mom is the reason I fell in love with having a garden. I grew up in Baltimore, and ever since I was a little girl, I looked forward to the fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and strawberries we’d grow in our small plot.

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Raising Comfortable Cattle Since Age 5

Laura has been raising cattle in Iowa since she was 5. That’s why she has so much confidence with the safeguards we have in place regarding vaccinations for U.S. livestock.

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Paula’s Stress Strategy: Take a Timeout

Everyone has stress. As Paula points out, resiliency stems from discovering what brings us peace.

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Elaine Made “Partner in a Small Farm”

We tend to think that earning new job titles like “Partner” will cost us at home. Through feeding sheep and new market adventures, Elaine’s story tells us to invest wisely.

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Hard Work Makes Christmas Tree Magic

Deer antlers, humidity and drought won’t stop Christmas at Cawley Family Farm.

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Katie’s Rewarding Bet

Being a mother, farmer and female entrepreneur is no easy task. Katie finds the reward is far worth the effort.

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Bustle, Boundaries, and Bonding: That’s How We Farm

Stressful seasons and careers can consume us. Or they can play a part in building us up.

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Resilient and Faithful: That Was My Mom

Even while fighting cancer, my mom was constantly making sure that everyone and everything was taken care of from the cattle to the kids.