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Welcome to our learning center —your hub for practical know‑how, expert advice, and real stories from people who live the North 40 life every day. From raising chickens to choosing the right tools in our new series, The Fix, you’ll find guides and resources to help you get started, grow your skills, and tackle whatever comes next.

  1. Beekeeping for Beginners - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

    Beekeeping - Frequently Asked Questions

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  2. Bees covering the outside of a bee box

    Beekeeping - Setup & Installation

    Beekeeping - Setup & Installation Read more
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  3. A man in a bee suit holding on to a box full of bees

    The Difference Between Italian and Carniolan Bees

    The Difference Between Italian and Carniolan Bees Read more
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  4. Jesse, Lindsay, and their three children pose for a photo in their barn

    A Day with Rodeo Royalty: The Kruse Family

    Last week, one of our favorite contributors, Hailey Rae, headed out to Fromberg to interview some Montana rodeo royalty. Lindsay and Jesse Kruse are both qualified for the Montana Circuit Finals this week in Great Falls at the Expo Park. Hailey sat down with Lindsay to learn about their year on the road and what it’s like having rodeo be a family affair.

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  5. Starting Seeds Indoors: What You Need to Make Your Seedlings Successful

    Starting Seeds Indoors: What You Need to Make Your Seedlings Successful

    By Amy Grisak What are the best materials for starting seeds indoors? How do you give your seedlings the best chance for healthy growth? Our Home, Lawn, and Garden Expert, Amy Grisak, walks you through what you need to keep your seeds healthy and ready to plant outside come spring.Video TranscriptionGet Those Seeds Started in the SpringtimeThis is Amy from North 40 Outfitters, and today I'm going to give you some ideas on what you need to get those seeds started in the springtime. The days are getting longer and we all have our packets of seeds and we can't wait to get going, but you have to have a few supplies to make sure your little seedlings are going to be successful before you plant them in the garden this spring. Thankfully, we don't need a whole lot of supplies for starting seeds indoors, but to have some of the right tools is r...

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  6. A hand holding seeds while more seeds are being poured out of a vegetable seed package

    Starting Seeds Indoors: When to Plant, What to Plant, and Common Mistakes

    Starting Seeds Indoors: When to Plant, What to Plant, and Common Mistakes Read more
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  7. A seedling plant in a square of peet

    Starting Seeds Indoors: Unhealthy Seedlings and What You Can Do About Them

    Starting Seeds Indoors: Unhealthy Seedlings and What You Can Do About Them Read more
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  8. How to Make Game Day Meatballs

    How to Make Game Day Meatballs

    How to Make Game Day Meatballs Read more
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  9. Black and white chickens eating feed off the ground

    Feeding Chickens, From Chick Starter to Egg Layers

    Feeding Chickens, From Chick Starter to Egg Layers Read more
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  10. Gallagher turbo wire being installed on a post

    How do I Install an Electric Fence?

    How do I Install an Electric Fence? Read more
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  11. A Gallagher s100 energizer on a post in a field full of grass

    What are the Costs of Electric Fence vs. Traditional Fence?

    What are the Costs of Electric Fence vs. Traditional Fence? Read more
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  12. How Does a Pellet Grill Work?

    How Does a Pellet Grill Work?

    Anyone can cook on a pellet grill. And, anything can be cooked on a pellet grill. From grilling roasts to smoking BBQ, pellet grills are really easy to use and really easy to maintain. In our How to Pellet Grill Guide, you’ll learn how a pellet grill works and how to keep it clean. You’ll also learn what foods are great for cooking on a pellet grill and understand if it’s hard to clean up afterward. It’s easier than you think. Get ready to pick out your favorite pellets and get started. Easy to use, pellet grills use food-grade pellets made from hardwood sawdust to enhance the flavor of the food you're grilling. Simply, fill your pellet hopper that is attached to the grill with the pellets, and an auger feeds the burner at a rate depending on how hot you have set your grill on the digital control unit....

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