Autumn is a busy time in the world of homesteading. Cathy Isom gives you a list of the seasonal chores you’ll want to do right now to keep you on track for winter and spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some of the chores we do during Autumn will almost guarantee to keep us warm and …
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
Cathy Isom has a little advice for you about some medicinal plants you can grow right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you could grow your own medicinal herbs in your own home, rather than buying them, why wouldn’t you? While most herbs are recognized as safe, you should always consult with your …
Weird and Wackiest Odd Jobs for Dogs
Cathy Isom continues her series on dogs by tells us some of the wackiest odd jobs for dogs on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What may seem weird to us now, and in some cases cruel, wasn’t the case back then. Way back in time, that is. Dogs have had all sorts of ways …
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
In Cathy Isom’s previous report, she told us about livestock guard dogs. Today’s report, Taylor Hillman, sitting in for Cathy, gives us a little information about the best breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not just any dog can take on the task of being a true work …
Livestock Guard Dog
Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog — a primary tool you should not do without when raising livestock. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” The loss of livestock to predators is, unfortunately, a major problem. The USDA recently reported about 170,000 sheep are lost to predators each year in the United States — …
Every Winery Needs a Dog
Cathy Isom gives us several of the reasons why a winery needs a dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No matter what the breed, whether it is a Labrador, Border Collie, Weimaraner, or that adorable rescue, every operating vineyard should have a four-legged friend. And not just to charm the guests who come around for …
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
Cathy Isom continues with National Farm Safety Week by giving us the Five Safety Tips to remember this fall when agricultural work is at its peak. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Another way you can take part in National Farm Safety and Health week is learning some important safety tips, especially during the fall peak work season. …
National Farm Safety Week
Cathy Isom informs us about a week dedicated to protecting agriculture’s most valuable resource. Its people. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time for everyone involved in agriculture to reflect and revisit the importance of safety on farms and ranches. The theme of this …
Getting Your Garden Fall Ready
Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get your garden ready for fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sure, we are all ready for much cooler temperatures as we say our final goodbyes to summer later this week when Autumn begins. But is your garden ready? Here are a few things to check off …
Foraging for Stinging Nettles
Cathy Isom tells us why we should forage for stinging nettles and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nettles may be considered noxious weeds, and quick to move in and take over the landscape. But they are edible and some say quite delicious. Their medicinal qualities may grab your attention. Nettle infusions are …