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"Females are farming in record numbers. Covering everything from business planning to tool use to integrating family into farm operations, Soil Sisters is a comprehensive blueprint for women who dream of bringing their vision of agricultural entrepreneurship to life. This unique guide blends inspiring stories of successful female farmers with practical information and resources for women launching new farming enterprises."--
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From the Back Cover: Kelly Klober brings thirty years of hands-on experience to Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, a comprehensive resource for small-scale hog farmers, new and experienced. Filled with practical knowledge and expert advice, it will answer your questions and help you raise healthy, profitable pigs. The revised and updated third edition includes: an expanded breed guide; safe fencing and housing options; greener farming methods; diseases...
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Explores the basics of raising and breeding goats, detailing how to handle, house, and transport them, explaining goat behavior and psychology, discussing reproductive care and techniques, and providing tips for preventing disease and treating common ailments.
8) Managing Pasture: A Complete Guide to Building Healthy Pasture for Grass-Based Meat & Dairy Animals
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"Grass-based meat and dairy products are in demand. Consumers are hungry for nutritious, hormone-free meat and milk from pastured livestock, which means that farmers and ranchers can reap the financial rewards of pasture production--with the right approach. Farmer and rancher Dale Strickler's straightforward methods for profitable pasture management will revolutionize how you see your grasslands, with detailed guidance on fencing and grazing strategies,...
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