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Where our farm animals come from

Issue #105 • May/June, 2007 We don't know how far back the domestication of animals goes. But we...

Protein — The Cornerstone of a Survival Diet

By Jackie Clay Issue #111 • May/June, 2008 It goes without saying that preparedness is not for "radicals" or "weirdos" anymore. I picked up a preparedness...

Shearing, carding, spinning, weaving and creating with Margaret Boos

Everybody talks about lightning and yes, there are things you can do about it

Make coiled rugs from scrap material

Just for Kids: Life in the forest

10 ways to make money on your land

Garden Spaces for Small Places

By Dorothy Ainsworth Issue #116 • March/April, 2009 When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden. Minnie Aumonier Yes, and if your budget is lean and you want something green, there's...

Use Plastic to Get a Head Start on Corn in the Fall

By Mark and Lynn Klammer Issue #41 • September/October, 1996 As spring approaches each year, we can hardly wait for the feel of warm earth between our fingers. And so, while most avid gardeners let Mother...

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Design calculations for overshot waterwheels

Waterpower for personal use

Design calculations for no-head, low-head waterwheels

Animals

Where our farm animals come from

Protein — The Cornerstone of a Survival Diet

Redworm farming

Raising rabbits for profit

Slaughtering and Butchering