The aches and pains that come with age are something many of us know all too well. Whether it's an old football injury, decades of hard work, or simply the wear and tear of life, chronic pain has become an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans. For years, we've been told our choices are limited: prescription medications with long lists of side effects, over-the-counter pain relievers that aren't always enough, or simply learning to live with the discomfort. Now, resea

For years I've watched a steady stream of folks move to the country with stars in their eyes and a pickup bed full of feed store supplies. Somewhere along the way they were told the same thing: "Start with chickens. They're easy." Well, maybe. After more than fifty years of watching farms succeed and fail, I've learned that there are no shortcuts in agriculture. Livestock is livestock, whether it weighs five pounds or five hundred. Chickens deserve the same planning, respect,