Our way of life may have changed from homesteads and ranches in many parts of the Midwest to fast-paced urban centers of activity, but that doesn't mean that we can't embrace a quieter side of life.

Backyard poultry farming is an age-old practice in rural India and also it is a profitable business. Backyard poultry is defined as a method of rearing poultry birds, under which poultry are housed at ...

Look up whether your area has water usage laws (common in drier climates) and if it’s enough to support your needs. Experiment with water catchment systems such as rainwater harvesting or creating ...

Backyard chicken farming has joined vegetable gardening as one of the hottest trends among do-it-yourself locavores. “Every day I’m surprised by how many people are doing it, and every day someone new ...

Backyard gardens in the United States are most often supplemental to a household’s diet, and, sometimes, they’re more of a hobby than even that. But given the food supply disruptions and uncertainties ...

Interest in backyard chicken coops has exploded as people are at home and facing food insecurity. Experts fear novices could unknowingly spread diseases that kill millions of birds every year and ...

West Baton Rouge Parish Shelter and Animal Control is urging residents to brush up on their bird and bee laws before starting a backyard farm. “What often happens is they’ll let chickens out, the ...

Along with fresh fruits and vegetables, mini livestock, backyard farms are providing jobs, start-up programmes, knowledge and social connections, DANIEL ESSIET reports. Mrs Ngozi Chineze lives in ...

A Sacramento family farm transforms a backyard eggery into a community lifeline, feeding local children in need.