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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.

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Grit • VOLUME 143, ISSUE 3

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HARVEST THE BOUNTY OF THE SEA • Pay for your coast trip with fish.

PREPARE YOUR FLOCK • Expect the best but prepare for the worst. Keep your flock safe in natural disasters.

DEATH ON OUR ROADWAYS • Reduce deadly wildlife encounters while driving with these safety tips.

THE PROBLEM WITH PACKRATS • Send pack rats packing when they come a-calling.

ANCESTRAL WISDOM RECLAIMED The Art of Sheepskin Tanning • Create practical objects with these ancient skills.

HUNTING SPRING Gobblers and Mushrooms • Lure in tom turkeys and stumble across edible fungi.

Makin’ Aprons • Keep your clothes clean while cooking with a fashionable DIY staple.

AMERICAN BEARS • Learn about the diversity and resourcefulness of ursine animals.

FIND YOUR START IN FARMING • Think outside the box to fund ag projects.

Top 10 HOMESTEADING SKILLS TO LEARN • Start homesteading today with these simple ways to become more self-reliant.

THE Three Sisters HAD A Secret • Science confirms what traditional wisdom has long known.

SHRIMP SCAMPI • Quick, easy, and so delicious!

KNOTS SO FAST! • Lesson 2: Behold the overhand!

WEATHER RISK ASSESSMENT • Know what to expect in your area.

JUST A BARN • Memories are made of more than wood and nails.

BUSINESS IS BUSINESS • A hobby farm is just that — a hobby. Working farms require careful plans and budgets.

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