Description
Stories in this issue:
- Getting More From Less: A Wisconsin Dairy Farm Reaps Greater Rewards Using Fewer Off-Farm Inputs: Subtitled “A Wisconsin Dairy Farm Reaps Greater Rewards Using Fewer Off-Farm Inputs.” Tim and Kim Kluewer reduce their expenses through such means as loose haying, grazing, and the use of horse-drawn power
- Training for Safety: Be Prepared and Plan Ahead: by Margaret Beeman with Ona Kiser. Before putting a horse to cart, horse and driver need to practice planning ahead, mantaining an open line of communication through the rein.https://ruralheritage2.com/product/training-for-safety/
- A Driving Force: by Karen Kirsch. Pegasus Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Hartville, Ohio, offers a driving program for disabled veterans
- Hay Mow – A Safe Place For Danger: Philip Odden eminisces about the adventures and games to be played in an old-fashioned haymow
- Good Bugs: by Jenifer Morrissey. The importance of probiotics to keep a horse healthy
- Make Mine a Mule: Terry Nichols explains why he prefers mules over horses for most saddle and harness work
- Feed & Water for Your Logging Horse: by Gregg Caudell. Keeping your horse well-fueled and cooled down after a hard day’s work requires the owner to observe the horse’s condition and attitude
- Painting the Sun – Gregg Caudell: by Bethany Caskey. A profile of Gregg Caudell, logger and writer, who also paints pictures of draft horses
- Life with Goats: Gail Damerow reviews recent books about goats and describes her own experiences raising goats
- Water and Hoof Health: Farrier Thomas Breningstall explains the relationship between hoof health and good drinking water for horses
- The Wisdom of Cattle – A Relationship Formed on Mutual Strength and Respect: by Philip Henderson. The importance of trust in relationships — whether it’s cattle or people. And not relying too much on AUTHORITY
- Rush & Jessee’s Old Kentucky Field Day: Jim Rush and Bobby Jessee host a field day at Jesee’s farm just south of Louisville
- Shoeing Stocks: by Bethany Caskey. A discussion of various types of stocks and why they are used
- 2010 MODA Gathering: Images from the 2010 Midwest Ox Drovers Association Gathering
- Hot Dog! I Love Summer!: Ralph Rice explains the process of making homemade hot dogs
- Market GardeningLet’s Talk Rusty Iron – Human-Powered Mechanized Saw: Sam Moore discusses various patents for human-powered saws
- Farm Fresh – A House for Our Chickens: by Alina Rice. Building a chicken tractor out of scrap material
