Yankee Farmer's Market Blog
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Fencing Project for Bison
Tune in as we install nearly two miles of new fencing around our open fields to better support our buffalo and Scottish Highland cattle herds at Pitcher Mountain Farm.
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Grass-Fed - Whatβs the Big Deal?
We are proud to raise 100% grass-fed beef here at Yankee Farmerβs Market! Our herd (or fold, as they are traditionally called back in the old country) of Scottish...
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Innovative Heavy Use Area for Bison
The Innovative Heavy Use Area for Bison proposed by Yankee Farmers Market in Warner, NH, is...
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How Much Compost Do I Need?
Gardeners all over New England are putting on their best overalls (the ones with the...
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Experiential Education
Farm life is about as experiential as it comes. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't find myself, feeding an animal, wrestling with broken equipment, or chasing...
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Tis The Season For Compost!
Even though it's still winter-ing pretty hard out there, gardeners' hearts are now turning to...
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Growing a Giant Pumpkin, Part 5 (Plus Recipes!)
Giant pumpkins have reached the fruiting stage! Our giant cucurbit has unfurled its massive leaves, collected a bunch of...
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Growing Under Cover
If your tomatoes are spindly and blemished and your hot peppers never quite seem to get hot enough, consider growing your summer crops with a little extra help from the...
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Growing A Giant Pumpkin! Part 2
Our giant pumpkin seedlings are already giant! They were started just over a week ago, and have already outgrown their soil block. Yesterday, they were transplanted into a larger container....
Growing a Giant Pumpkin! Part 1
The beginning of a great pumpkin adventure! We recently were gifted seeds from a giant, prize-winning pumpkin (named Reed 218), and we are trying to grow our own. Tips, tricks,...
'Shrooms' - Grow Your Own!
Mushrooms are amazing - they can clean up pollution, help trees talk to each other, plus they have such a subtle, unique,...
Guild Building - Grapes, Flowers, & More!
Feast on native Concord grapes, fill your vases with blooms, and boost your backyard biodiversity! You can use permaculture techniques to increase your garden's yield, create...
Eating Seasonally, Pt. 2 - Asparagus
rr Β I love enjoying the bounty of fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits New England has to offer. One...
For the Love of Farming
My passion and purpose continues to be anchors for our farming practices. Today 3 new Scottish Highland calves were born. New life, greening pastures, and warmer weather fuels the passion...
Compost - Black Gold
Compost - the solution to many questions. Is your soil too acidic? Add compost. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Is your soil too clayey? Add compost. Lacking organic...
Garden Planing
It is usually about this time of year...
Keep Chickens without Grains and Save Money!
Baby Chick season is almost here! I ordered my 16 Lavender Orpington's yesterday! This breed is friendly and very cold hardy. I am so excited to start keeping chickens as...
Reflections from the Farm & Lessons Learned
After a little time away from the farm, I am back with a better focus and goals for the upcoming seasons. In small business, it's a fine balance of accurately...
Building a Chicken House
On our homestead located not far from Yankee Farmers we decided it was time to build...