Author: Zoe Smith

My name is Zoe. I'm the Editor here at Urban Farm Store. I'm completely in love with our farm and my cute little garden! I hope to make the world a better place by minimising my own impact on the environment. Let me teach you how!

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Farm Feed

Fodder Types Explained and How to Know Which You Should Use

Bale of hay on a field. The different types of fodder explained for your farm.
Bale of hay on a field. The different types of fodder explained for your farm. Photo by Peter Kleinau.

Taking proper care of your farm’s livestock is of the utmost importance for their well-being and success.

Green fodder production can provide a cost-effective solution to ensure they get all the nutrients they need.

Cereal grains and legumes are ideal for growing nutritious fodder that will help keep your animals healthy and strong.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to producing green fodder? We’re here to help – our guide has everything you need to know about creating a nourishing feed for your animals quickly and easily.

With just a little bit of effort, lush, nutritious feed will be within reach in no time!

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Farm Animals Farming

Poultry Farming for Beginners

Free ranging chickens roaming a small poultry farm in the US.
Free ranging chickens roaming a small poultry farm. Photo by Jan Kraus.

Poultry Farming is the process in which a variety of different domestic birds are raised for their eggs, feathers, and meat.

First things first, you’ll need to decide what type of poultry farm you want to start. We’ve got a comprehensive breakdown of the different types of birds you can choose from to get you started.

Choosing the right location is also crucial to the success of your poultry farm. We’ll provide tips on how to find a suitable and accessible location for your feathered friends.

Of course, you’ll need to equip your farm with the essentials to keep your birds healthy and happy. We’ve compiled a list of must-have equipment for your small-scale poultry farm.

And before you jump headfirst into this new venture, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of poultry farming, so you can make an informed decision.

So, whether you’re a complete novice or have some experience under your belt, this guide will provide you with everything you need to start your poultry farming journey.

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Farming

Growing Microgreens: The Most Popular Ones Rising to Fame Among Urban Farmers

Beautiful purple radish microgreens
Beautiful purple radish microgreens. Photo by Russ Ward.

Microgreens have become a popular choice for urban farmers looking to grow their own food in a small space, much like an urban farm.

These tiny greens are packed with nutrition and flavor, making them an ideal way to add freshness, texture, and color to any meal or to your urban garden.

Not only are they easy to cultivate indoors or outdoors, but they also require minimal effort compared to other types of gardening.

The most popular types of microgreens for urban farmers are arugula, basil, chard, kale, cilantro, and radish.

In this article, we’ll explore why these delicious little plants have become popular among city dwellers and provide helpful tips on how you can start growing your own microgreens today!

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Home & Garden

Best Uses for Beeswax around a Farm Home

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What is beeswax used for? This is one of the typical questions that’s been around for ages – but no one really bothers to explore the topic in-depth. If we particularly talk about the best used for beeswax around a farm home, there are a lot of DIY crafts you can try out. So, think about how helpful these beeswaxes can be in terms of kitchen, cooking, and home appliances!

Beeswax is natural, and that’s why it smells so good. Its secrete wax esters are produced from its wax glands. It was once used to create beeswax candles, but it now has a wide range of applications.

For instance, beeswax makes excellent lotions and creams, works as a coating for wood or leather, and even makes DIY shoe polish.

This article will look into some of the most effective uses for beeswax and what it’s beneficial for. Read on to find out which incredible items you can make with this natural wax.

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Farm Supplies

Farm Equipment Maintenance

Maintaining Farm Equipment is hard work. But keeping your equipment spotless will reward your work on the farm.
Maintaining Farm Equipment is hard work. But keeping your equipment spotless will reward your work on the farm. Photo by Kelsey Todd.

Farm equipment is expensive, and high-quality devices can boost productivity. Hence, you’ll want to keep it running for as long as feasible.

Fortunately, keeping up with farm equipment preventive care can help stop some of these disruptions, keeping your farm running smoothly and reducing unexpected downtime.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite maintenance advice to help you stay organized and keep your machinery in excellent condition.

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Farming Home & Garden

Optimizing Your Garden and Seeds for Different Seasons

Growing different types of tomatoes is great during summer. Garden for the season!
Optimizing your garden and seeds for different seasons can prove to lucrative. Photo by Annie Lang.

Nature has a course of self-trimming, which means that it can take each plant and tree through an experience of a substantial shift in their living and growth. During the process, some plants may perish, others may survive; the plants that receive the least attention perish first.

Therefore, optimizing your garden and seeds for different seasons is crucial to help your plants to grow more healthily.

Whatever the season, you can always follow a few general strategies to improve your garden.

In this article, we’ll explore everything about those seasonal plants and optimizing tactics for your garden to ultimately achieve the lucrative cash crops.

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Home & Garden

Get Rid of Fruit Flies

Old ripe Bananas, known to attract a lot of fruit flies!

If you own a farm, you may be aware of how problematic fruit flies can be. They seem to appear out of nowhere to ruin your hard earned and home grown products.

So, how do you prevent this fruit fly infestation in your home or garden? We are just about to reveal that.

In this article, we have shared some of the best ways to get rid of fruit flies on your farm. Farmers have been using these DIY tactics for decades, which are relatively inexpensive and easy to apply. 

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Farm Animals

The Best Easy-to-Raise Animals for Farm: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

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If you’re thinking about raising animals on a small farm, you’ll first need to decide which animals to start with. There are some of the best farm animals to choose from, but we suggest considering some easy-to-raise animals for farm for beginner-level farmers.

Therefore, here in this article, we’ve covered details about a few of the best farm animals for beginners. In addition to being able to fit in a smaller area, these animals can also help your homestead farm by producing quality fertilizers.

So, whether you want to start a commercial or hobby farm for raising livestock, consider starting with these low-maintenance farm animals we’ve listed below.

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Home & Garden

How to Grow Plants from Cuttings

How to Grow Plants from Cuttings

The concept of plants growing from seeds is common, but what about the plants that grow from cuttings? Are you familiar with that idea? Do you know how to grow plants from cuttings?

Aside from seeding, cutting is another popular technique for propagating plants. And I bet these plant cuttings can help you propagate your garden plants faster.

Therefore, this article discusses how to grow plants from cuttings and all about their types. So, you can grow a new plant in your garden more quickly and efficiently within months.

Here’s everything you need to know about cuttings.

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Homesteading

What is a Homestead Exemption and how do you apply for it?

Girl enjoying cow company due to Homestead Exemption

Financial hardships can make life more excruciating than it’s already been. Especially if the situation relates to any sensitive issues like facing bankruptcy or losing a spouse, things start to get even more problematic.

It gets tougher to run through the extra tax finances and creditors on demand. And that’s when homestead exemption comes in.

Homestead exemption does not only provide you with home security but a financial shield as well.

Now you may wonder; what is a homestead exemption, why it benefits you, and how to get this work No worries. This article has all the solutions you need.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

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