CATTLE

Ankole-Watusi Cattle —Heat-tolerant cattle useful for calving ease, hybrid vigor, low-fat meat, roping. Enjoy owning something beautiful and unusual. Skulls available. AWIR, 22484 W 239 St, Spring Hill KS 66083; watusi@aol.com; AWIR.org.
BRITISH WHITE CATTLE (REGISTERED).  These unique white cattle with black ears, eyes, muzzle and hooves, are known for easy calving, gentle disposition, and excellent carcass traits.  Walter and Nancy Bohaty; 1371, 42nd Road; Bellwood, NE 68624; (402) 367-4741; www.briishwhitecattle.com;  www.gourmetgrassfedbeef.com; nbohaty@gmail.com. 
Scottish Highland Cattle, looking for something different. Low fat, low cholesterol beef. Good foragers, docile, easy calving, profitable, ideal for homesteaders. Free info. Heartland Highland Cattle Association, 417-345-0575; highlandcattle@centurytel.net; www.heartlandhighlandcattleassociation.org.

CHEESEMAKING

Learn the art of cheesemaking. Classes available in Hermann, Missouri, with an ongoing schedule available at www.cheesewriter.com. Class participants will make four types of cheese, hands-on instruction by a professional cheesemaker. Evening classes meet for five consecutive weeks. Weekend classes available for groups with prior arrangement. Contact Janet Hurst, 660-216-1749 or jlynnehurst@yahoo.com.

FERTILIZER—ORGANIC

Humus Compost—Organic humus fertility for all plants in all soils. Humus Tea to enhance any fertility program: liquid, organic, sprayable, non-burning, a good energy booster, and balanced soil microlife. Ag Pro—organic humus fertility for all field crops, pastures and legume crops. Microleverage/Kropf Ag Services, 16048 Woodland Rd, Hughesville MO 65334; 660-287-2008; rk66@mypeople.net; www.microleverage.com

FESTIVALS

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: It’s a Weekend of Fun for the Whole Family! Fiber arts classes, stock dog trial, Country Store, Border collie demonstrations and “Sheep 101”, sheep & fleece shows, kid’s activities, educational workshops & demonstrations, used equipment sale, Hall of Breeds demonstration, lambing barn, Make It With Wool competition. See website for full details. When: September 9-11 2011. Where: Jefferson Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin. How Much: $5.00 daily, Weekend Pass $10.00. Kids 8 & under are free. Free Parking. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

FRUIT

Hardy, Disease-Resistant varieties of Fruit Trees, Grapes, and Berries. Large Selection, Superior Quality, Guaranteed. Request Catalog. Schlabach’s Nursery, 2784-SFT Murdock Rd, Medina NY 14103.

GARDEN SEEDS

Garden seed for cool climate, short season areas. Specializing in seed for Vegetable, Flower, and Herb varieties for far north and mountain areas. All varieties performance tested in Alaska. Your cool weather garden experts: www.bestcoolseeds.com.

HOGS

Large Black Hogs breeding stock for sale. Great mothers and very gentle. One of the best breeds for grass farming. Also limited quantity of USDA-inspected pork. Underhill Farms, 187 21st Ave, Moundridge KS 67107; 620-345-8415; www.underhillfarms.com
National Hereford Hog Association. National sale each fall (August 28, 2010). For Breeders Directory information contact Nancy Moses, 1625 Co Rd 1325 N, Greenup IL 62428; 217-923-3106; ram_2@live.com
National Tamworth Swine Association. Great for grass farming, niche markets. Long, lean, great flavor. For more information contact Tamworth Assn, 621 North 850 West, Greencastle IN 46135; 765-653-4913; tamassoc@webtv.net www.tamworthswine.net

INDUSTRIAL

Milk bottling plant, great for small to mid size dairy.Separator, Homogenizer, HTST, 500 gal./hour, filler, and bottle washer. Currently bottling in glass. Sell your own milk for $55.00/hundred. Call for more info. (660) 883-5839 or(660) 299-9021.

MINIATURE

Curly Ridge Miniature Farm; heritage Kune Kune piglets for sale. "A Perfect Multi-Purpose Pig for Your Small Farm". Docile temperament and do well on grass alone. Great breeding stock available. 32169 County Road 337; Advance, MO 63730; (573) 421-2365, ask for David Stoltzfus.

PEST CONTROL

Stop Crows from destroying young corn. Proven method for two-acre garden or less. Nothing harmful. You have everything you need at home. Brochure $5. Crows Nevermore, Box 1608T, Black Mountain NC 28711

POULTRY

Ducklings, goslings: Sebastapols; Brown Chinese; Buff, White, Grey Africans; Buff, Grey Pomeranians; Buff goslings; Pekins; Rouens; Saxony; Appleyards; Magpies; Crested Campbells; many colors of Calls and Runners. Johnson’s Waterfowl, 36882 160th Ave, Middle River MN 56737; 218-222-3556. Free brochure.

Poultry Cont.

Free--5 exotic chicks or 3 ducks with every 100 frypan specials ordered, $31.95 + postage. Also, hatching Cornish Cross, standard breeds, fancy chicks, ducks, geese, turkey, bantams, guineas, pheasants, quail, peafowl. Supplies, videos, and brochures. Cackle Hatchery-SFT, Box 529, Lebanon MO 65536; 417-532-4581;www.cacklehatchery.com.
Free Catalog: Commercial breed and fancy breed chicks, turkeys, ducklings, Muscovy ducklings, goslings, guineas, bantams, pheasants, quail, books, poultry-raising equipment, and hatching supplies. Hoffman Hatchery, Box 129N, Gratz PA 17030; 717-365-3694; www.hoffmanhatchery.com.
Incubators & parts, brooders, medications, wormers, cheap egg cartons, books, feeders, waterers, leg bands, transport crates, range poultry equipment, and much more. Shipping is included in most prices! Poultryman’s Supply Company, PO Box 612, Columbus IN 47203; 812-603-7722; www.poultrymansupply.com
Poultry Plucking is easy and affordable with The Featherman automatic plucker. Pluck farm poultry or game birds spanking clean in seconds while you watch. Featherman Plucker, PO Box 62, Jamesport MO 64648; 660-684-6035; www.featherman.com
Sun Ray Chicks Hatchery. Chicks, ducks, turkeys, goslings. Spring price special (light/heavy breed mix, 10% broilers) March-May: 100 for $38.95. Call or write for price list. PO Box 300, Hazelton IA 50641; 800-872-0481; www.sunrayhatchery.com

SEEDS

Heirloom Acres Seeds. Quality heirloom and open-pollinated flower and vegetable seeds. 1,000 varieties. Good prices. Christian family business. Free catalogue and website! Heirloom Acres Seeds, 2529 CR 338, New Bloomfield MO 65063; 573-491-3001; www.heirloomacresseeds.com

SHEEP

American Cotswold Record Association. A dual-purpose animal with high quality wool and meat. Contact Vicki Rigel, PO Box 59, Plympton MA 02367; 781-585-2026; www.cotswoldsheep.us.com
Continental Dorset Club. The breed for all reasons and the breed for all seasons. Executive Secretary/ Treasurer Debra Hopkins, PO Bo 506, N Scituate RI 02857; 401-647-4676; fax 401-647-4679; cdcdorset@cox.net; http://dorsets.homestead.com