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After visiting with a friend, she convinced me to try making my own cheese.  Doubting my ability, I asked her if there was a cheese-making for beginners class she could recommend to me.  She smiled and said she would be ...

Most of the meat, dairy and egg production in this country comes from monocultures — confinement operations raising only one type of animal. This is said to be “efficient,” and maybe it does make it easier to maximize short-term profits. ...

There are many considerations when choosing the right dairy animal for your homestead. To reduce the risk of making the wrong choice, here’s some factors to consider before purchasing a dairy cow or goat for your homestead. What Size Animal ...

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right dairy breed for your homestead or small farm. A good place to start is to make a list of what will best serve your particular needs. For instance, if you ...

Are you considering adding a cow to your homestead? Regardless of your preferred cow – beef, dairy or a combination of the two – there are some points to consider. For one, try to purchase a cow that comes from ...

A Florida dairy owner is suing the state in order to get the right to put the words “skim milk” on her containers of skim milk. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) in 2012 ordered the Ocheesee ...

If you love milk and dairy, keeping goats on your homestead can provide you and your family the self-sufficiency you desire. Although dairy goats provide less milk than cows, they’re a lot cheaper and require much less space, feed and ...

Bees have been dying in record numbers since about 2005, and Whole Foods Market recently embarked upon a “Give bees a chance” educational promotion to highlight the ongoing decline. The chain hosted events in its stores June 21 to alert ...

One of the cornerstones of any self-sufficient homestead is the ability to produce dairy products. Dairy products are a valuable source of essential fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins and minerals – including riboflavin, vitamin B12, magnesium and potassium. Unlike fortified and ...

Editor’s note: Don’t miss the first part of this series, “Everything You Need To Know To Raise Dairy Cattle On The Homestead.” Your dreams of milking your own cow have finally been realized! Your cow has recently freshened, or a ...