Maggie Laverman is a prepping, homeschooling mother of four boys who lives in central Iowa. In 2017, she and her husband purchased an old junkyard for cash and have been fixing it up and making it their dream homestead and … Continue reading →
After a 3 year absence I have brought Muscovy Ducks back to Nine Mile Farm. And there is a reason; well, at least 16 reasons they are back. I can sum it up this way though, they are the perfect … Continue reading →
Today we answer questions from the following folks… Toni – How to they get stuck and die in an brooder? What exactly do yo mean Walt lars – How is processing a duck different than a chicken? v – Will … Continue reading →
After a long break Nine Mile Farm again has ducks. This time around we are going with “homestead ducks”. Just a small flock for our personal use. The new flock will be 8 ducks and 2 drakes (assuming everyone makes … Continue reading →
First up is this 20 minute property walk explaining our new plant starting system, new timber frame pond and wicking bed installs, indoor aquaponics, grow bucket system, updates on the bantam hens and more. Here are links to the items … Continue reading →
Jon Dowie is a permaculturist that has been raising ducks for meat and eggs for 5 years now in Southern NH on a .6 acre lot. He has taken a small flock of ducks from a hobby to a flock … Continue reading →
Our duck activities have garnered a lot of requests for a full show on just ducks. So today I will do my best. I have been reluctant to do so for a few reasons. The first is ducks are a … Continue reading →
This is a great time of the year to look back at 2014 and begin fall/winter planning as well. 2014 was a big and very active year at the TSP ranch. It also saw the launch of PermaEthos, AgriTrue, the … Continue reading →
Time for a simple old school style TSP that is basically a chat with Jack. Today we take a look a what 2014 has in store for life at the TSP homestead. The first year here was mostly an infrastructure … Continue reading →
Time for a four parter, as I said I am making it up to you guys for lost time during recent travel and I suspect at least one show will not happen next week as well with the workshop and … Continue reading →
