By the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s own records cull or ‘spent’ dairy cows spend on average 3 weeks in transportation from farm-of-origin to slaughter. This video, shot in Grunthal, Manitoba shows why. Federal transport regulations do not require cattle be provided with water for up to 57 hours, or food for up to 81 hours. […]
Continue reading …Question by Dulci: How do I raise goats? I was thinking of raising goats. I already keep chickens, and was just wondering how much harder goats are to keep on a work level. Here are my questions: -Do all goats have horizontal rectangle like eyes? -How large does their living area need to be? -Can […]
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Chesapeake Greenhouse Sudlersville, Maryland John Maniscalco grows a delectable array of lettuces in a controlled greenhouse environment in Sudlersville, Maryland, using the most recent technologies in soil health and hydroponic growing. This system allows John to provide lettuces year-round to Whole Foods Market, get high density production, use energy more efficiently and lower water consumption.
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This video explains some composting basics while demonstrating some of the features of the Compost Wizard tumbler. Compost Wizard Features: -Comes fully assembled with wheeled base and drum -Low, stable profile -Recessed handles let you get a grip -Aeration holes accelerate composting -Removable drum can roll to desired location -Rich black color helps keeps compost […]
Continue reading …What is required to use a solar water heater with oil fired hot water based board heat?
February 20, 2012 2 Comments
Image by treesftf This solar water heater was made by a sustainable-living group in Curitiba. Question by Maggie Jeans: What is required to use a solar water heater with oil fired hot water based board heat? I am looking to get this done professionally, but I would be interested to get tips from anyone who […]
Continue reading …What can we do about one of our neighbors raising ducks and geese in their garage?
February 19, 2012 8 CommentsQuestion by : What can we do about one of our neighbors raising ducks and geese in their garage? This has been going on for over a year we live in a subdivision with indentures that state you can not raise fowl or swine in the neighborhood, the new neighbors raised geese,ducks , and some […]
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Image by lsgcp Question by lil’sammy: how does this aquaculture facility look like? Its called an aquaculture facility to cultivate abalone shellfish, consisting of half submerged mesh cages. how does this look like? anyone know where i can find a pic of it? and is it huge? how does it effect the fisheries resources? Feel […]
Continue reading …My pup has small pinkish color worms. I’m scared bc he sleeps in the bed with me.What should I do? The vet cls?
February 19, 2012 5 CommentsQuestion by leesababi09: My pup has small pinkish color worms. I’m scared bc he sleeps in the bed with me.What should I do? The vet cls? I’ve had my puppy since 4/20. He is 9wks and has had all his shots. Today I notice pinkish worms coming out and I totally freaked out. He sleeps […]
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Image by terriem I watched milking a couple of mornings (and even got to help and milk a goat one morning!) — the RDI goats are eager for their milking. One of the work-traders spent time leading the goats to the milking stand and having them stand on it before they ever started milking, and […]
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Image by Chad and Steph Posted by twitter.com/AngryChad Question by LiveLoveLaugh: My mom told about humans that grow up with a different animals…? Like a human who grew up with wolves. What are they called??? My mom explained the wolves (or the other animal) raised them since they were babies. They were fed (like the […]
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