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Photograph: Getty Images/stanley

Cover Design: Matthew T. Stallbaumer

Contents September/October 2019

Tools & Tips

32 ■ The Facts

Behind Fall Foliage

Learn how the life cycles of

deciduous trees contain the key

to the brilliant autumn colors

that grace us annually.

49 In the Wild: The

Misunderstood Marsupial

Gentle opossums can bring

benefits to your property, especially

when it comes to eating ticks

and other pests.

60 How to Field-

Process a Deer

Learn how to break down a deer

to ensure your freezer is filled with

the highest-quality venison.

66 ■ Parasite Smarts

These tips will help you develop

a strategy for deworming your

livestock safely and effectively.

Country Cooking

14 Comfort Foods:

Cooking with Crab Apples

Plant colorful, fragrant crab apple

trees on your property for their

beauty, as well as for the delicious

fruit they produce.

24 Pleasing Pickles

Embrace the art of fermentation

with these easy-to-make pickles,

adding a satisfying crunch to

cold-weather snacks.

37 ■ Going Whole Hog

The best way to roast a pig is

in the ground, with the help of

family and friends.

42 ■ Cheese as You Please

Whip up simple cheeses at home with

minimal experience or equipment.

56 ■ The Art of Homemade

Venison Sausage

Discover the ease of making your

own sausage, and mix it with

seasoning

blends

for a

variety of

flavors.

Garden

Know-How

18 ■ How to Make Your

Property a Bird Sanctuary

Fill your yard with the melodious

song of healthy birds by making

a few simple changes.

28 Jack of All Trades

Pulling stumps and fence posts

doesn’t need to leave you bushed;

just use a simple jack and a chain

hoist to maximize your power.