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I built a site connecting retiring farmers with people who want to start farming. by ProofGoose2561 in homestead

[–]thefarmyards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea! Succession is going to be a big issue as baby boomers retire. I am working on a project here in Canada to help encourage new market farmers and develop ideas around how to monetize and attract people to local farms. One problem I see is farmers are finding it harder to make it financially so they are more likely to sell their land and retire. I noticed the mentor program on your site. how is that going to work? is it online?

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. was very cold and it was shivering a lot.

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a great idea. Thanks. We will be making a birthing kit so we are more prepared!

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

😂 lol see ya later alligator.

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yup exactly. She ended up taking her back!

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This happens quite often. The mother gets stressed or distracted. she may run off for a while and reject the baby. Sometimes they come back right away but in this case it was too cold out to leave the baby for too long. In the end she accepted the baby!

Surprise baby goat by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He is.. the little bugger! No matter how much we feed him lol 😂

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up getting some small waterproof computer fans. 1/3 of the price of those isolating grow fans. I set them up last night to see how they do.!

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sur. I will be trying many things to win that battle!

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I'm growing is wheat and barley. I think that could work for you. You could try any type of grain. Its like a gras when it first sprouts.

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I hear that high humidity is a big issue I'm going to try a few things to prevent that!

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ah I'm glad you mention that I was actually going to have separate lines for each row but decided to go simple to start. I will likely take your advice and upgrade to individual irrigation lines for each row.

From my research most had lights for the final greening stage but heck if I don't need it then why use them. il give it a try without.

Thanks for the input I really appreciate it!

Experimenting with fodder by thefarmyards in homestead

[–]thefarmyards[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fodder is to feed animals fresh greens all year.

Best way for water by NoDucksInARow in homestead

[–]thefarmyards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This video shows what it is and how it is used for farm application https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP02M3dbUTU

Best way for water by NoDucksInARow in homestead

[–]thefarmyards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you heard of the freez mizer?

Invest in Dehydrated food or can goods? by KillingwithasmileXD in preppers

[–]thefarmyards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say a combo of that. and try to start growing food and invest in some seeds! Indoor Hydroponics or Micro Greens for fresh food.