Our way of life may have changed from homesteads and ranches in many parts of the Midwest to fast-paced urban centers of activity, but that doesn't mean that we can't embrace a quieter side of life.

You could say that farming is in my blood. My maternal grandparents and great-grandparents were vegetable farmers. I’ve always had a deep connection with nature, having loved animals, getting dirty, ...

Rabbit farming is considered as the way to go for agro entrepreneurs. It has improved food security and provided an income for many jobless people. A 400 level student of the Federal University of ...

While there’s still plenty of debate swirling around the age-old question, Hartford resident Travis Stewart is certain what came first for him: the egg. Then came the chickens. The self-proclaimed ...

If you've uncovered a rabbit nest, you may wonder if you should rush out to rescue the babies, which can actually be ...

Our family always had chickens when I was growing up. When I was off on my own I missed the messy little critters. I wintered a pair in my basement. The rooster would crow 20 times every morning when ...

Jason Hollis feeds his garden with something that resembles primordial ooze – a mixture of molasses and microorganisms from compost. The idea is to increase the beneficial microbes in the soil, ...