Check out Dexter Cattle.
Perfect size and utility for the average self-producer.
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Great Ideas,
I am a fly tyer so I have had quite a bit of luck making handmade earings. They come out pretty nice. I tie them a lot smaller and neater than the usual huge feather earrings.
I like the stepping stone idea my father is always making a patio or walkway out of rocks.
Anyone have...
That's great!
It's all about doing something nice and strengthening relationships. I remember the time we cut trees and made cookies more than what i actually got.
This Christmas my family just decided that we are not allowed to go out to stores and buy gifts. I started this idea because last year around the holidays I realized we have moved away from the true meaning of holidays. It was here open this and a oh thanks response. So we have set the rules...
Check out this site. For $30 buck you get acess to the directory. It list Organic farms around the country and you sign to work a 6 hr day and then they feed you and put you up for the night!
Pretty Cool.
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Make a bunch of Apple Cider Vinegar. Just google it there are a bunch of guides and youtube videos on how to.
It is great stuff use it all the time.
Add a little to the chickens water cleans the waterer and keeps them healthier.
Have any of you guys seen this?
Farmmatch.com
it is a pretty new site that allows you to list yourself as a buyer or seller of farm products. I think it is a great way to market and also bring this grassroots effort more PR.
Heck Ya!
I got 3 so far this year and cut them up. I actually enjoy it once you have it all boned out. The next one is going to be 100% jerky and burger.
-Brent
If you grill...
I make a slight variation on poppers... Using any meat you have (I use dove or Duck).. Halve A pepper fill with creme cheese, lay dove breast on top wrap with bacon and pin with a tootpick. Make sure you soak the toothpicks before grilling.
Also I use jalapenos in my crock...