<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bright Raven Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit conservation farm in Marshall, NC practicing ethical animal care, regenerative stewardship, and hands-on education.]]></description><link>https://www.brightravenfarms.org/learning-lab</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:26:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brightravenfarms.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Nigerian Dwarf Goat: Small in Stature, Big in Everything Else]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Nigerian Dwarf goats are about to arrive at Bright Raven Farms, and they bring a lot of personality with them. In this introduction to the breed, we cover where they come from, what makes them remarkable as small-farm dairy animals, and what life with them actually looks like. The first entry in our full care guide series.]]></description><link>https://www.brightravenfarms.org/post/meet-the-nigerian-dwarf-goat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683217cffea4c921e30ae8fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Animal Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:57:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/532140_7f2e1bc7443245708eda12ed0430582d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compost: The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compost is the foundation that everything else in a healthy garden is built on, and the bulk of what you need to make it is already in your kitchen and your yard. In this article, we walk through choosing a system, balancing your materials, and knowing when it's ready. The most important thing you can do for your soil, and a great place to start.]]></description><link>https://www.brightravenfarms.org/post/compost-the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-for-your-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994a83648e1ffd8ef770426</guid><category><![CDATA[Garden & Soil]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/532140_681d98b943d14faab6badb05310f2c03~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willow Weaving: A Living Skill Rooted in the Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willow weaving is one of the oldest land-based crafts in human history, and it's alive and growing at Bright Raven Farms. In this introduction to the craft, we cover the material itself, the varieties we're establishing on the property, and the basics of how the weaving works. A living skill worth learning.]]></description><link>https://www.brightravenfarms.org/post/willow-weaving-a-living-skill-rooted-in-the-land</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683217cffea4c921e30ae8fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Skills]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/532140_35ba67f519b04a8ca9d60ec8b890af45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make a Ginger Bug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before there were store-bought sodas, there were fermented drinks made on kitchen counters with a few simple ingredients and a little patience. A ginger bug is a live fermentation starter that captures wild yeast from fresh ginger, and it's the foundation for homemade ginger beer and a whole world of probiotic, low-sugar sodas. Here's how to make one.]]></description><link>https://www.brightravenfarms.org/post/how-to-make-a-ginger-bug</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683217cffea4c921e30ae8fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical Living]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/532140_4499c63024274755805597bf4d165833~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Nelson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>