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I have been thinking about growing popping corn. I was just wondering if there was any difference in growing it versus sweet corn or feed corn. Has anyone ever grown popping corn?

I love to dip my mushrooms in egg batter and then coat them in crushed saltines and deep fry. They are quite tasty. I usually pick wild mushrooms and soak them in salt water for a couple hours to...

I try to mow once a week but we have had so much rain in our area that the fields are flooding and it is hard to find a time when it is not raining to mow. Forget about letting the grass dry before...

I think that there could be many organizations interested in your skills. Along with 4-H groups, you might contact any local reenactment groups that might need to teach the members skills to help...

I am starting a herd of dairy cows. I have three cows and one bull at this time. I am starting small because my milking area is small at this time. This is my first venture in dairy farming. Any...

RichZ is correct. The brooding instinct has been bred out of many breeds of hens. I don't know what breed you are working with but that may be the case here. Also, if your hen is not completely...

If you are willing to get into the market of shipping the fish yourself you could probably do well with an online business. That along with sales to area pet shops could prove to be quite lucrative

My best friend had a 1967 Midget. We rebuilt the engine and got it back on the road. I was never very comfortable in the car as I was about 6'3" at the time.

Ladder ball seems to have become the newest craze at the beaches in our area. I didn't think I would like it at first but I am really getting into it. Has anyone else played?

Disc golf is just becoming popular in our area. The local park set up a disc golf course that I have tried with my buddies a couple times. We have always been big frisbee fans. In fact, I used to...

I would go somewhere and try it out first before you invested in the gun and paintballs. My sons and I love to go. We go to a local paintball field. It is lots of fun because the obstacle course...

It doesn't matter if it's an ATV, motorized scooter, golf cart, motorcycle or automobile, there will be those who do not drive responsibly. My son's best friend is in the hospital this weekend...

I am a lover of animals and have a very bad habit of taking in strays. I live in a very remote area and if an animal shows up here it is usually because it has been dumped. If he wants to join my...

I am not a promoter of killing any animal but you have to protect what is yours. Feral cats can cause a lot of damage, get into a lot of mischeif and kill livestock. When a cat runs wild it reverts...

I live in the Midwest and we have been seeing an increase in the coyote population in our area for the past couple years. Recently we have had some attacks on local livestock and pets. I had a dog...

I like your poem, GAFarmer. I can definitely relate to the love of home and family portrayed. I especially liked the reference to families that have each others backs.

Tornado drills and fire drills were all I had to worry about in school. Unfortunately our kids need to know what to do in these situations which will hopefully never happen. I remember our school...

Some states allow for an exemption from immunizations based on religious beliefs. Check with your local and state education boards to find out what the laws are in your state.

At this point I do not have an online business, although I think it would be fun to do if I could make it pay. I love farming and, not having to leave it and my family to do a nine-to-five would be...

When I was growing up we always sold produce on the side of the road. It was how us country kids earned extra money to do the things we wanted to do. My children are not quite old enough to man the...

Well, last week on Monday gas was $2.799 per gallon. Thursday is payday so gas went up on Wednesday to $2.999 per gallon. Now everyone tells me that the day I get paid does not effect the gas...

My grandmother used to tat. She would make the most beautiful dresser scarves and doilies. My mother never learned the skill but my wife would love to learn. Does anyone still do this and do you...

My grandfather made furniture by hand. He taught my father. My father taught me and now I am teaching my son. My youngest son is learning animal husbandry with his mother who is also the local vet.

Ummm....I can taste it now. I remember as a kid taking turns cranking the ice cream and asking, "Is it ready yet?" Strawberry or Strawberry with banana are my favorite summertime flavors.