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Farm Journal

Farm Journal

Practical notes on poultry, gardening and the traditions of family farming.

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A small mixed flock of hens foraging in grass beside a wooden coop

Chicken Raising

Getting Started with Backyard Chickens

What to plan for before bringing hens home, from local rules and coop space to feed, predators, summer heat and safe handling.

4 min read

More articles

  • Young vegetable seedlings in black trays on a wooden potting bench beside a watering can

    Vegetable Gardening

    Preparing a Vegetable Garden for Spring

    A step-by-step guide to getting a central North Carolina vegetable garden ready for spring, from soil testing to cool- and warm-season planting.

    3 min read

  • Pale cream and blue-green duck eggs nested in straw inside a wooden crate

    Duck Raising

    Understanding Duck Egg Production

    How duck eggs differ from chicken eggs, when ducks start laying, which breeds are known as layers, and how to collect and handle duck eggs safely.

    3 min read

  • A red geometric woven rug draped over a wooden table set with round bread, a teapot and tea bowls

    Farm Traditions

    Why Family Farming Traditions Matter

    Why the knowledge, habits and values passed down through farming families still matter, and how tradition and modern agriculture can grow together.

    2 min read