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What is sorghum used for? Learn techniques for growing, harvesting and making sorghum syrup for a natural sweetener alternative. I grew up helping my family make sweet sorghum syrup. I remember ...

Learn how to start an aquaponic farming business by pulling profits with plants, fish, and a good business plan.

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Canning produces flavorful, high-quality food that saves money, builds self-reliance and creates lifelong memories. Learn how to can today!

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour and salt, stirring until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at least 8 hours ...

Start growing seeds indoors this winter and learn how to grow seeds indoors for spring garden planting. I began growing my own vegetable seedlings more than 30 years ago, and I still remember my ...

MOTHER EARTH NEWS and the Ohio Pawpaw Festival, a popular educational community event focused on the pawpaw fruit, have announced a new partnership to promote consumer education around agriculture ...

Wondering what plants produce the most food to feed your family? Here are some crop ideas for a self sufficient garden plan that are calorie rich, return high yields and store easily.

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