Jodi Henke

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What Is the Difference Between a Horse and a Pony?

In general, ponies are small-sized members of the horse family, but not every little horse is considered a pony. The technicalities and terms can be blurry, but ponies and horses are usually defined by height.

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Can Crappie Be a Good Fit for Your Farm Pond?

Crappie are popular and tasty, but they can overpopulate small ponds. Discover the water conditions, habitat needs, and management practices that help these fun-to-catch fish perform well in farm ponds.

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Waking Up Roses for Spring

Learn when to remove winter protection for roses, and get tips for pruning and feeding them in preparation for a summer of blooms.

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How to Make $25k Per Acre Without a Tractor

Jeff Siewicki went from a corporate job and no farming experience to grossing $200,000 on seven acres of land in coastal South Carolina. And he doesn't own a tractor.

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Why Welsh Harlequin Ducks Are Perfect for Backyard Flocks

Ducks can be charmers, but there aren’t many as sweet as the Welsh Harlequins. The friendly, beautiful birds are also prolific egg layers and bug-eating machines.

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Raising Muscovy Ducks

Raise Muscovies for pest control, meat, and eggs.

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Poultry Drinking Water

Chickens will turn up their beaks at scummy water.

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Winterize Outbuilding Pipes

Tips to prevent your water pipes from freezing.