Sovereignty Ranch + Mollie Engelhart’s Mission for Regenerative Agriculture At Sovereignty Ranch in Texas, Mollie Engelhart is on a mission. A former vegan chef turned...
Mollie Engelhart Finds Sovereignty With CoolBot
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Homesteading
Explore expert advice, customer success stories, and practical guides to help you get the most out of your CoolBot system and cold storage setup.
Karrie + Gordon Nesbit’s 100 Acre Makeover
Karrie and Gordon Nesbit “accidently bought 97 acres” about two years ago outside of the college town where they met Bloomington, Indiana - where they hadn’t lived in about 25...
Bashobean Farm Gives ‘Em The (Freshest!) Greens
“Technically we’ve existed since 2019,” Spencer explains, “but we had microgreens even before that.” Both Spencer Riegler and Amanda Bankert, the husband and wife duo behind...
How Long Does Cured Meat Last?
Cured meat seems like a terrific counter to meat’s limited shelf life. But how long does it actually last? Here we’ll dig deep into the process of curing meat, why it works as a...
Types Of Farm Equipment – The Must-Haves
While every farmer has specific needs, read on to find a list of different types of farm equipment most consider essential in their work.
Carol Ptak Talks Success During Covid At Gryphon Ranch
“Behind every successful rancher, there’s a wife that works in town,” laughs Carol Ptak, claiming that is every rancher’s unofficial motto. Carol is delightfully voluble,...
Our Most Unique CoolBot Build Yet: Matt Aderhold’s Silo
Matt Aderhold transitioned from his career in residential homebuilding construction to inside sales of construction equipment about six years ago. Now he manages a large rental...
Top 16 Crops for Small Farmers
Small farmers have much to consider when choosing their crops. How much does it cost to plant an acre? How long will the crop produce? Are the labor requirements high or low? Is...
The Modern Rules to Home Meat Curing
Prosciutto, salami, chorizo, pepperoni, bacon, and pastrami are some of the most common types of cured meats. Most people will buy these items in a store or a restaurant, but...
An Expert’s Guide to Meat Hanging
Hanging meat isn’t overly complicated, and you can even do it in your own home. But what are the steps involved in this age-old tradition?