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Why are small farms struggling in Western New York? Explore rising electricity, fuel, feed, and labor costs, plus local farm regulations that have sparked state enforcement actions.

Can an inexperienced rider safely own a green horse? My experience with Tappy, a retired Standardbred, and the mentorship, safety rules, and training that guide us.

Looking for fall canning ideas? Here are 25 things to can this fall, from tomato juice, salsa, apples and pears to green beans, potatoes, pumpkin, chicken, beef, and more—with water-bath and pressure-canning safety in mind.

If your garden is overflowing with tomatoes, you are definitely not alone. Tomato plants have a way of going from “I hope we get enough tomatoes this year” to baskets of ripe tomatoes covering the kitchen counter seemingly overnight. The good news is that an abundance of tomatoes is a great problem to have. Whether…

What should you do with green tomatoes before frost? Here are 25 ideas, including ripening them indoors, fried green tomatoes, pickles, relish, salsa, chutney, freezing, and more.

New to home canning? This beginner-friendly guide explains water-bath vs. pressure canning, essential equipment, jars and lids, headspace, altitude, safe processing, seals, storage, common mistakes, and what you need to know before your first batch.

Looking for pressure-canning ideas? Here are 25 useful foods to pressure can, including green beans, potatoes, carrots, chicken, beef, broth, dried beans, soups, and more—with beginner food-safety guidance.

Too many pears? Here are 25 practical ways to use a big pear harvest, including pear sauce, baking, freezing, dehydrating, jam, pear butter, storage, and safe home preservation.

Thinking about starting a goatscaping business? Here’s what I learned in my first two years about goats, fencing, transportation, pricing, contracts, marketing, safety, and the equipment you actually need.