*Avoid high seasons: They come with challenges. Be a smart farmer, not a gambler.*Diversify your crops: Grow at least two main crops and have a rotation plan.*Plan your farm: Have crops at different stages to ensure a steady supply.*Know your crops: Understand the pros and cons of each crop.*Size … [Read Full Article...]

ADVICE FROM A FARMER’S WIFE
*Whenever you return a borrowed pie pan, make sure it's got a warm pie in it.*Invite lots of folks to supper. You can always add water to the soup.*There's no such thing as a woman's work on a farm. There's just work.*Make home a happy place for the children. Everybody returns to their happy … [Read Full Article...]

ADVICE FROM A FARMER:
*Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.*Keep skunks, bankers, and lawyers at a distance.*Forgive your enemies. it messes up their heads.*Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.*Every path has a few puddles.*When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.*If … [Read Full Article...]
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