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Small Farm Makeover: Climate Change and Horse Keeping

July 8, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Simple Ways to Make a Difference When it comes to climate change, many feel that things are beyond our control—that we are living on a planet rocketing towards a brave new world of environmental change. While this is true in part, there still are several simple practices we horse owners …

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Small Farm Makeover: 10 Tips to Keep Flying Pests at Bay – Naturally!

June 17, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Swallow box with nesting Violet Green Swallows. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Biting Insects Can Lead to Serious Health Problems in Horses and Humans Ahh, summer… the long days, the sun and warmth. The season is wonderful in so many ways, except when it comes to those annoying bugs. Flies, gnats, and mosquitoes can make our horses’ lives miserable (ours too), and …

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May 16, 2024 by Press

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Small Farm Makeover: Fencing Horse Properties

April 12, 2024 by Kim Roe

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Keep Your Equines Safe and Where They Belong Few things are more important on a horse property than good fencing. Well-constructed, safe, effective fences give you the peace of mind to know your horses will stay home and add value to your property. Fencing represents a huge financial outlay, so …

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Small Farm Makeover: Free and Natural Insect Control

March 26, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

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Free and Natural Insect Control One of my favorite times of year is the March/April time frame when swallows begin returning to the Pacific Northwest. These vivacious little birds overwinter in Central America and return to North America in time for the spring nesting season. These pretty little birds provide …

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Willfully Guided: Navigating the Nooksack River Watershed Adjudication

January 17, 2024January 15, 2024 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

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How to Protect Your Water Rights In April 2024, a critical event is set to unfold that will have a significant impact on water users in the Nooksack River watershed in Whatcom County, Washington. The event in question is the long-awaited adjudication, a legal proceeding before a Whatcom County Superior …

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Small Farm Makeover: Winter Preparedness on Horse Properties – Part 2 of 2

November 30, 2023November 25, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

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Take Winter by Storm! The dead of winter and early spring are times for damaging, dangerous storms in North America. Making chore efficiency updates on your horse property and having backup supplies on hand is helpful for getting through the most challenging time of the year for horse owners–and it …

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Business Profile: Parma Company

November 16, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Developers of the Parma Arena Groomer How and why did you get started in business? In 1994, Parma Company, a century old farm equipment manufacturer, developed the Parma® Arena Groomer® tool to fill the need for an economical yet effective way to work and groom the footing in horse arenas. …

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Feature Story: Winter Preparedness on Horse Properties – Part 1 of 2

November 25, 2023September 5, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

Regular manure removal is critical in winter. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Fall Chore Efficiency Farmers and ranchers know the drill well—they use late summer and early fall to do their prep work for winter. Horse owners can take notes from our older and bigger cousins and do the same, as fall is the right time to get things done! Cooler temperatures …

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Small Farm Makeover: 3 Steps to Prepare for Disasters

June 13, 2023May 26, 2023 by Heather Kitchen

Make sure your horses are practiced and comfortable loading and hauling before an emergency arrives.

Be Organized for Action in Case of an Emergency Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and it’s in your best interest to be prepared in advance. There are three primary focus areas that can assist you in preparing: build a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. These three practices can …

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