Apr. 13—As spring and warmer temperatures move northward over Maine, homesteaders are throwing open the doors of barns and coops to take advantage of the fresh air. But as pleasant as that is, they ...

A rake scooping horse manure into a wheelbarrow - Maho/Getty Images Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using ...

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Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District and Sustainable Chesapeake have teamed up with the Shenandoah Valley’s largest custom manure applicator, Shen-Valley Custom LLC, to bring new manure ...