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These farm boys know how to get down on the farm!

Life on the farm isn't always easy, but it can be quite beautiful. Organic Authority rounded up some farm photos to inspire your farm-grown love.

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With his touching series The Farm Family, Brooklyn-based photographer Rob MacInnis shoots barn animals in the style of fashion magazine spreads. Freeing the soulful creatures from the context of the lowly barnyard and challenging rituals of human consumption, he wittily and heartbreakingly captures sheep, cows, and goats in Annie Leibovitz-inspired portraits and panoramas. Staged between bales of hay and a snowy doorway resembling a dreamy film screen, the humble beasts find themselves suddenly under floodlights, before a camera that catches both their sweet dignity and their oh-so-quiet humiliations.

Have you ever been sitting at your office desk and found yourself daydreaming about becoming a farmer? My guest today has written a handbook on just that.

By Charles Sanders Issue #57 • May/June, 1999 For most homesteaders, the raising of livestock plays a crucial role in the home based economy. The types of livestock which you choose to include on your own place may be determined by your climate, the size of the homestead, food sources available, the available market (if […]

The backbone of the United States. Small farms are essential for the health and morale of every community they serve.

Summer Land Camel Farm’s owners are making milk products for the masses, operating sustainably and helping grow the industry. Tour the farm and meet the makers here.

How does one photograph a group of people whose beliefs prohibit virtually all photography? David Nevala found out a few summers ago when he arrived in...

Compared to the rest of the country, you're wicked cool.

The only thing that can make this magical season even better? Enjoying it in the countryside.

Celebrating New Zealand industry, both legal and illicit with cows and sheep on the farm and exploring the Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Gore.

A writer joins hordes of farmers and tourists for a once-every-three-years look at Joel Salatin's pioneering "grass-farming" operation

The first storm took three days to delivery three quarters of an inch. In one week, the lingering Capay fall was flooded by winter. The pitter-patter of rain drops on the roofs was a welcome sensation. The monitoring of the rain gauge in the equipment yard was an exciting event. The first little storm took three days to deliver three quarters of an inch – enough to only wet everything. There was one sunny day, then the next system moved in from the west, first stacking up over the coastal foothills and then flooding the farm with showers. In two days we received two and one quarter inches of rain! This storm was much more exciting. In two days we received two and one quarter inches of rain. By this time, the ground was saturated. All of this water hit the trees and plants followed them down to the soil and then began the slow and methodical journey down, down, down, ending in the creek. The furrows in the fields were filled with water. The sediment trap near the event site. Finally enough water to cause runoff! The sediment traps filled with water. Every low spot on the farm turned into a small pond. Below all of those points was a steady stream of rain water brown with sediment that was working its way towards the creek. This is the kind of event that adds water to our reservoirs. This is the moisture that will be used to water our crops next summer. Every low spot on the farm turned into a small pond. The entire farm is enjoying the forced changes that rain brings. The office bustled with the chatter of people at work, who can’t work because of the rain. The cover crops that had been sitting in the dry dirt waiting have sprung to life. They have popped up in the neat lines in which they were planted. Soon they will make the whole field green, and the soil will no longer be visible. The leaves of the fruit trees have been washed from their branches and lay on the ground ready to be incorporated into the soil again – their trees stand tall and bare. Our tractor, rigged with our ripper and ring roller, grounded while we wait for the soil to soak up the rain. This last storm was a step in the right direction, but we will need many more this winter to adequately quench the thirst created over the last two years. Let’s us hope this is only the beginning of a wet few months. Follow us on Instagram (farmfreshtoyou) and (farmerthaddeus)! You can follow us on Instagram (farmfreshtoyou) and (farmerthaddeus). We post pictures and captions of what is going on with our farm each week.

The new attraction opened today at Beamish Open Air Museum in Stanley, Country Durham, and shows staples of 1940s life such as Land Girls (pictured) and the Home Guard.

This little bit of farm humor was sitting in the front yard of a farm house near Churchtown Ohio.

After days and days of constant rainy, dreary days, the sun emerged and the heat followed. It was unfortunate to have so many consecutive days of rain during the peak blooming season for tree peonies, azaleas, and rhododendrons because their amazing blossoms were too quick to fade. Now with sunny days, things at the farm

Don't be afraid to get dirty if you're having fun at the farm! This picture book lays down all the wonderful things children can do and see when visiting a farm. Picture books fuel the imagination and boost your child's skills too. This is because they are multi-sensory learning experiences that are seen, felt, heard and smelled too. Order your copy today!

Luxe Lavs contributors went in search of changing leaves, pumpkins, and harvest fare, and found rustic-chic farmstay retreats with luxury bathrooms.

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I love my trees but they sure make the lawn guys job a lot harder..... It's been a beautiful fall. According to the weather people, this weekend we're to have a killing frost so goodbye to the garden. Last weekend Judy and I made the trip to Dry Creek Cabins in Dixon, MO, for their annual Fall Antique Sale and open house. I love this place. It's just hard to explain the feeling I get when we pull into the driveway. They always offer their guests coffee and have something cooking in a big black cast iron pot on an open fire......so inviting! Loved the sheep...... There were wonderful artisans there selling their wares and lots of wonderful antiques.... It was just a wonderful way to spend a beautiful fall day..... Looks to be a perfect weekend for building a big ole fire in the fireplace and finish some of those projects I have started for Leola's Holiday Open House that starts next Thursday.  

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Can't you almost smell these apple pies cooling in the window? Apple Pie. . . .Grandmothers. . . .Love True Americana at it's best. I'm feeling a little nostalgic today. . . .Thinking about my Grandmother. . . . Back when baking was done with windows wide open, I could smell Grandmother's pies and cakes a block away. . . .When I'd get a whiff of her Red Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie, I made it a point to visit. . . . hoping for an opportunity for just a bite of pie before lunch. . . .Why was it so easy to talk a Grandmother into such a no-no? . . . .Remember how Mom's would say no sweets, 'It will ruin your lunch'. . . . . . . I can truly say, it never ruined mine! Deep Dish Candy Apple Crisp Red Hot Apple Pie in a Mug Cinnamon Red Hot Apple Pie  We Americans love pie. . . .There’s something magical about a buttery, flaky crust baked around a sweet filling. . . .Who doesn't love a slice of fruity goodness? . . .Are you drooling, yet? I have apples on my baking list for today. . . .I've been playing hooky for a couple of weeks. . . .Ran off to the Ozarks for a much needed break, leaving Boo and John alone to fend for themselves. . . .Feeling a little guilty. . . .Not much. . . .Only a little. . . .(grin). . . .While roaming the hills I ran into apples on sale. . . .Came home with several bags and a plan to pamper John just a tad. . . .Red Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie or Deep Dish Candy Apple Crisp (both his favorites). . . .maybe Apple Jelly. . . .or an Apple Cake or two (I make several and freeze them). . . . So it was only natural that my thoughts were on Grandmother and her 'red hot' pie recipes. . .She added red hots not only to apple pies but also to peach pies and cobblers and her delicious fried pies. . . .Contrary to belief, adding red hots is not a new concept. . . .Cooks of the past knew first hand how well the red sugary treats melted during baking, adding a cinnamon-y flavor that couldn't be duplicated with regular pie spices. I laugh when I say ' Grandmother's recipe'. . . .because there is no recipe. . . .I learned by watching her. . . .and a few experiments of my own. . . .For you who aren't as adventurous, I've done a little online research for you and found many wonderful recipes at Just A Pinch Recipes . (links below photos) . . . .There's even one for Red Hot Pie in a Mug! If you like the more traditional apple pies--without red hots--here's a few recipes that sounded delicious, too. . . .  Caramel Glazed Soft Apple Pie Sour Cream Apple Pie Ghee's Old Fashioned Apple Pie And, here's my version of Grandmother's pie recipe: Red Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie In a large bowl, combine 6 cups apples, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/4-1/2 cup red hots 2 tablespoons flour Mix and let stand a few minutes, while you prepare your favorite two crust pastry. . . .or do as I do and buy 'Pillsbury" Ready Made. . . .(grin). . . .Roll one to fit into 9-inch pie pan. . . .Add apple mixture. . . .Dot with 2-3 tablespoons butter (yum). . . .Place second pastry on top, cutting slits for the steam to escape. . . .or weave strips of pastry to form a lattice top. Bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes, or until apples are tender. I can't end without sharing Grandmother's Deep Dish Candy Apple Crisp. It is probably the easiest and our favorite. I've posted her recipe before, but just in case you missed it. . . .  Deep Dish Candy Apple Crisp  Now do I have you drooling? Ready to bake a little love for your family? It's as simple. . . .and as American. . . . as baking an Apple Pie! What else can I say? Oh, yeah. . . .There is one more thing. . . . Don't forget to leave the window open! . . .from my farmhouse to yours. . . 

Spring marks a rebirth for farms, starting anew after Irene's destruction.