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Stories in this issue:

• Civil War Day: Jason and Katrina Julian, along with their horses Billings and Hannah play a part in their local Jr. High school Civil War Day. Jason describes the day and the activities with the horses.
• Who Needs Rescuing: Dave Feltenberger explains the term “Kill Pen” referring to an Internet practice of offering equine for sale at inflated prices marketing them as about to go to slaughter unless purchased. Dave presents five situations in which he has purchased such animals and the various outcomes.
• Starting with Cover Crops: Hazel Freeman explains the concept of cover crops, its benefits, what to plant, when to plant, no-till and finally, terminating the crop. She includes a quick list of benefits.
• Ground Drive PTO Carts: Ken Gies decides to build his own ground drive PTO cart. This DIY article covers all the important steps from deciding on its use and speed, choosing a differential, brakes and making a cart. Ken walks though all the math needed to make sure everything works together.
• Harnessing and Driving Day: The Leeds Count Draft Horse Club in Eastern Ontario added a driving clinic to their 30th anniversary celebration. Valerie Kirkwood, coordinator, explains all the ins and outs of setting up such an event and shares many photos of the fun that was had by all.
• The Joy of Homegrown Meat: oin Katrina Julian as she shares her family’s practice of processing their home grown meat. With the purchase of a new smoker and sausage stuffer this year, they have saved on the cost of processing at the local butcher! curing meat
• Pasture Management: Making your livestock work for you is the emphasis in this article on pasture management. Liz Hughey shares her story of her farm’s transformation to Management Intensive Grazing and the amazing results after only a couple of years.
• Yes, Cows Have Horns: Philip Henderson clears up the common cow/bull/horn confusion. He also gives us much more information on the horns of cattle, both physiological and practical.
• Reflections: The Woods Went Silent: Earlier than planned knee replacement causes Ralph Rice to make plans for the future of his farm, both near term and long term.
• Friendship Wagon Train: Great photos from this annual Minnesota wagon train that has raised over $1 million dollars in the 30 year run. Money is given to Camp Winnebago, a summer camp for persons with special needs.
• Homestead Iron:  Learn about Will Dobkins and his business hand making long and short handled garden tools based on older, vintage tools.