Grit

Grit Magazine has celebrated rural American lifestyles since 1882. Each bimonthly issue combines practical articles, product reviews, do-it-yourself building plans, beautiful photos, reader advice, humor and a healthy dose of fresh attitude to offer a complete guide to life beyond the city limits.

RUB SOME DIRT ON IT

Grit Magazine • VOLUME 138, ISSUE 5

ROONEY THE GOAT

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WIT & WISDOM • from The Old Farmer’s Almanac — always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”

KEEPING KIDS SAFE ON THE HOMESTEAD • Sow the seeds of safety and awareness in children to reap a happy, healthy farm life.

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER • Grill, bake, and fry a bird every which way with these homestyle chicken recipes.

Kudzu in the Kitchen • Savor the fragrant flower clusters of this invasive vine in these brightly colored treats.

ROOF REPLACEMENT on Rural Buildings • Lick that leakin’ roof by learning about different options for your structures.

Rough Roofin’ Tools

Set Up Shop

How to Process Deer Meat at Home • Prepare, process, and package your deer meat from the field to enjoy in a variety of ways on the plate.

How Old Is This Deer?

Parts and Cuts

Using the Gut Pile • Use these tips to prepare and utilize the internal organs from your processed deer.

Natural Sinew for Stitching

DO’S & DON’TS of Cooking with Deer Heart • Pump flavor into your diet by making a hearty addition to these diverse culinary dishes.

Drying the HARVEST • Keep your pantry well-stocked with a variety of dehydrated fruits and vegetables.

WATCH “DEHYDRATION 101” WORKSHOP ONLINE

Traversing Tricky Terrain on a Trail Horse • Learn how to safely maneuver through uncertain landscapes to avoid stress for both horse and rider.

Tips for Safely Crossing Water

Our Store • STOREY’S GUIDE TO TRAINING HORSES

BE READY FOR Anything • Develop a disaster plan and learn how to prepare for and adapt to the unknown.

Watch the Practical Preparedness Workshop Online

Wild Rice REWARDS • A few late-summer days on the lake can garner you pounds of nutritious grain for your winter storehouse.

Power from the sky • Learn how to assess your property’s weather conditions to determine if you’re in the right location for wind- or solar-power setups.

WIND AND SOLAR DATA

AN AXE ON THE UPSWING • Transform your vintage axe into a restored and ready-to-use tool.

A PEAR BY ANY OTHER NAME • Meet the overlooked sibling of the pear family, and fill your backyard with the Asian species.

BUILD A BETTER UNCAPPING TANK • Harvest golden beeswax with ease using this practical uncapping tank.

Prepare a Home Dairy First-Aid Kit • Keep your herd in good health by stockpiling treatments for small injuries and illnesses.

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