'Get To the Farm' 10 Must-See Channels
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Hey its Sue here with Get to the Farm
Having a variety of animals on a homestead can bring numerous benefits and play crucial roles in maintaining a sustainable and productive environment.
Since animals play a vital role in nutrient cycling on the homestead, having a variety of sources will give your compost more micronutrients.
Rotational grazing and free ranging can reduce invaders on your homestead. Some animals can help manage pests and weeds on the homestead. Eating insects, slugs, and other pests that can damage crops. Animals of all sizes eat different plants- controlling brush and unwanted vegetation in pasture areas.
Let's take a look at some waterfowl and tour a couple bountiful homestead gardens!
First a big welcome to
https://www.youtube.com/@chickencoopguys - they cover all things chicken, coops, plans and designs.
thanks for the tips on sexing our day old chicks!
We stop in with Marie at https://www.youtube.com/@OurOkieHomestead/ They have a small Pecan Orchard- expanding with Peach and Plum trees. Today she shares with us her experience in stall floorings garnered from their years raising horses.
Waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, play a vital role in pest control and weed management on a homestead. They consume insects, slugs, snails, and weed seeds, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and keeping weed populations under control. Their foraging habits contribute to a healthier ecosystem, benefiting the growth of desired plants. Their droppings enrich the soil, enhancing fertility and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. By incorporating waterfowl, homesteaders foster a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming.
We stop in at https://www.youtube.com/@thishomesteadlife925
Jenny and her husband moved their 3 children from life in a small city to a 10 acre homestead in the country...and haven't looked back since! We visit to see their set up for roational grazing their chickens and ducks.
At https://www.youtube.com/@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319, Jerry, shares his experiences, knowledge, and tips on various aspects of homesteading and sustainable living. we visit to learn more about goslings and introducing new birds to our flocks.
Of course where would we be without a few garden tours?! We have finally been able to plant potatoes in our tire stacks and turned the greenhouse for planting- but our safe, frost free date is still a ways out.
We visit https://www.youtube.com/@darlenesgardenchannel so see some spring blooms. Darlene has a captivating personality and her lives are always busy. She shares her indoor and outdoor gardening and cooking adventures from NorthEast Oregon.
Jason, Tara and Jacob are starting the new https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAfzBzmqMindsdWDeipTlg in the Ozarks on 17 acres high on a ridge. They are building a log cabin and take us along for the ride! Plus we check out the great success with their cattle panel greenhouse and check out their irrigation system.
Gary & Gita, https://www.youtube.com/@BalticHomesteaders
faith Family homestead went a bit more permanent with a wooden passive solar greenhouse. They live on a small homestead in the Baltic region of Europe, where they grow their own food, raise animals, and practice traditional skills such as carpentry and blacksmithing.
we stop in to see Domonique at https://www.youtube.com/@faithfamilyhomestead8137/ - a homeschool family of 6 living in South Carolina. Dom fell in love with gardening a few years ago at their first home- an urban corner lot. They transitioned to their home in 2019 and take us along as they work to make it into a Homestead.
At https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Wk0XxxcO4w0qzGdd6bLow Mike covers all things homesteading: Self reliance, self sufficiency, food growing, and preservation. plus frugal tips and tricks. Today he takes us along to build some raised beds.
Raised beds offer numerous benefits for gardeners, including improved drainage, soil quality control, weed management, accessibility, and increased productivity. Whether you have limited space, poor soil conditions, or simply want to create a visually appealing garden, raised beds can be a practical and rewarding gardening approach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvkd9i_WYY&list=PLwf7fXqneLEcZkATBbBRXwBQScHuROTz2
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