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link to When to Plant Beans in Michigan ( complete growing guide)

When to Plant Beans in Michigan ( complete growing guide)

Green and shelling beans are the most reliable crop we grow. The hard part is keeping up with picking them. Beans are usually planted by June 1st in southern Michigan, June 4th in central...

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link to Can pigs Eat Cracked Corn?

Can pigs Eat Cracked Corn?

I've experimented a lot with cracked corn and certainly have some opinions. Pigs can eat cracked corn but it's not nutritionally complete and pigs won't digest it adequately unless it's been...

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link to When Should You Butcher a Goat?

When Should You Butcher a Goat?

Goats are a lesser common livestock in the US, and we seem to argue over when to butcher them. Goats are butchered at 3 months in most of the world. Modern commercial operations prefer to butcher...

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link to Best Corn for Pig Feed (varieties and feeding methods)

Best Corn for Pig Feed (varieties and feeding methods)

I've tried several different types of corn for our pigs with interesting results. We're always trying to find a better option. The best corn for pigs is either finely ground or fermented to...

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link to Growing Tomatoes in Michigan (planting, pests, and diseases)

Growing Tomatoes in Michigan (planting, pests, and diseases)

Tomatoes are often a challenge in cool climates. We usually grow a few hundred plants, and it keeps us pretty busy. The vast majority of tomato plants in Michigan are started early and...

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link to Compost Tea vs Fertilizer (how they work and which to choose)

Compost Tea vs Fertilizer (how they work and which to choose)

Everyone knows gardens need fertilizer, and compost tea has become popular for its plant-boosting potential. I've used both for years and they are not at all the same. Compost tea is many times...

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