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Stories in this issue: 

• Publisher’s Post: Publisher Joe Mischka touches on a variety of topics … from an upcoming RFD episode with expert horselogger Chad Miano to a new book out from Lynn Miller of the Small Farmer’s Journal to his thoughts on including support for regenerative agriculture in the upcoming Farm Bill.
• Starting Over Part 4: Danielle Londrigan recounts how construction delays, shipping mistakes and inclement weather provided early spring challenges for the her family as they look forward to moving from their temporary home in an RV to their new home.
• Dry Stone Tools: Jerry Hicks continues his discussion of dry stone walling by outlining some of the tools that come in handy when attempting a stone wall project.
• Irony at the Auction: Dick Courteau recounts how, by showing off his horsemanship, he lost out on what he thought would be a bargain horse.
• Teamster-Team Horse Bonds: Jacqueline Courteau tells the touching story of how a special bond between her father, Dick, and a Belgian mare named Della helped save Della’s life.
• Silvopasture: Jenifer Morrissey gives a comprehensive overview of the benefits of silvopasture, or woodland grazing, and how it fits into regenerative agriculture.
• Modifying Equipment: Horselogger Taylor Johnson describes modifications he made to a logging sled and hitch to improve his work in the woods.
• End of the Lines: Ralph Rice discusses his how he is adapting his farm for the future as he gets older.
• Bareback Equitation: Dick Cousteau reminisces about how the impressed a horse crowd with his skills at riding a mule bareback.
• Humble Beginnings: Brittany J.P. Bachman describes how she and her husband, Ansel, began their journey as organic farmers in Pennsylvania.
• Booneville Plow Day: Sheila O’Risky gives a summary and provides lots of pictures of the Percheron Association Plow Day in Booneville, Ind.
• USA Plowing Contest: A list of winners and pictures from the 2023 event in Olympia, Ky.
• A Few Minutes with Luke Conner: Rob Collins has a conversation with animal wrangler Luke Conner and his experiences on TV and movie set.
• Accepting the Bit: Dick Courteau recommends using a snaffle bit while training your equine to accept the bit.