" I would think Fescue would work in Zone 6. May work better as summer is not as hot.  Not sure about Bermuda there, maybe bluegrass instead? This is just a total amateur’s opinion. J  We are attempting some pasture development…"

"I know how this sounds but… the best way to keep deer and all four legged creatures out of your garden is to PEE on it! Or rather to pee around it. Urine around the perimeter of the garden once or twice a week will keep just about anything…"

"Thank you for starting this discussion as I am finding it very helpful. I am in a very similar situation. While my husband is very supportive, he is unable to farm with me full time right now, so it is just me for the most part. I don’t have…"

"Great advice! I too am in TN and have gotten to know my extension agent well in the last few months.  I have talked to other agents who primarily stick to the “traditional” farming model script; fortunately our agent is…"

"Good question and great answers! As a 2nd generation non-farmer who is attempting to return to a rural life, I have been asking myself this very question.  My grandparents (and theirs) I believe would have considered themselves Farmers who had…"