For people whose four chickens are somehow now eleven.

It started with one tomato plant.

Now there's a greenhouse, eleven chickens and a spreadsheet titled "tractor justification." Welcome. You're among friends.

Farming advice that actually works, from people who find this whole thing ridiculous and wonderful in equal measure. For backyards, hobby farms and acreages across the US and Canada.

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