Herding dogs are a different kind of dog. They’re full of energy and love to be out and about, versus finding themselves at home in a small backyard or living room. They like to learn and play games and expect a bit more than your typical house dog — okay, maybe a lot more.

We dredge waterways for a range of reasons. Making them deeper and wider for the commercial shipping industry and preparing for projects such as the construction of bridges and piers are two major ones. In some situations, dredging can have environmental benefits such as removing pollutants from water. It can even play a role in preventing flooding and erosion.

Life as a farmer can sometimes feel as if nothing really changes. Due to the nature of the work, you’ll find yourself going through the same patterns, year in, year out. You follow the same plans, troubleshoot the same problems, and worry about the same things that you always do.

Did you know that it is possible to transform your garage into a long-term food storage option?  Yes, your garage makes for an ideal food storage if you know how to transform it. You’ll be able to store your food safely in your garage and never get to worry about it. You’ll be able to store here your canned goods, beans, rice, and other foods in your garage.

When people think of farms, they usually assume that you have a farm because you’re in the business of growing and selling your produce. However, it’s far from the truth and most people own farms but seldom use them outside of growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. But with the agriculture business soaring and demand for organic ingredients surging, many more farm owners are looking to turn their backyards into money-making fields.

The winter weather is finally breaking, and it’s time to start preparing cattle to be transported to summer pastures. The goal is to cause minimal stress on the animals behalf while making sure your cattle stay happy and healthy on their way to their new location. Here’s how to make sure you’re moving your cattle safely.

Today’s homes are designed to maximize energy efficiency. Homeowners are now investing in homes that are sustainable and efficient. Before the construction, homeowners must ask for a house design that is feasible and within their budget. They must also check if the design of their current house supports proper air circulation.

Global warming and climate change are becoming very real factors in the lives of a lot of people. With weird weather coming every year, temperatures changing, and sea levels rising, the need for change is very much upon humanity. Of course, though, it isn’t always easy to take the right steps. One of the biggest areas in your life which will be hurting the environment will be your food. Having been transported across the world to get to you, a lot of resources will have been used to get a meal on your plate, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead, you just need to start working on your green fingers.

As summer is just around the corner, it seems the perfect time to start thinking about what juicy fruits to grow in the garden over the next few months. After all, food tastes so much better when it is grown fresh, doesn’t it? But, what types of fruit should you go? Let’s take a look at some of the best suggestions…

Trees play an essential role in our ecosystem. They are responsible for providing us with two of the most important requirements that are integral to our survival. Trees provide us with food and oxygen. Also, they provide us with other necessities such as medicine, tools, clothing, and shelter.

A lot of farms around the country have trouble staying profitable when there’s been a bad harvest, or the main season is over, and the growing season begins. There’s one thing that many farmers have in common, and it’s the fact that they know that diversification is key to continued success and health of the farm as a business. It’s a great idea, to have a solid farming income, but tapping into more than one income stream can transform the way that a farm is run. Generating more income helps a farm to stay far more stable, and embracing new opportunities is the only way that this can happen in farming.