Discover more about the digestive process of cows and feeding beef cattle, to cultivate a healthy herd on even the smallest homesteads. Beginning farmers usually do pretty well with gardens, chopping ...

Any hobbyist or homesteader considering raising sheep or goats on their property should learn the basics of health, nutrition ...

Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock on the small homestead. We have had dairy cows, goats, and sheep here at Willow Creek Farm and each one has a unique set of pros and cons ...

Finding the perfect homestead isn’t just about the dream—it’s about the details. Buying land for self-sufficiency is an ...

Cattle wait in the "alleyway," at right, before being herded into the auction ring at Tilton's spring turnout sale on Saturday in Corinth. The semiannual sale is the only consistent place in Maine for ...