Image by uniteddiversity Question by Elmbeard: What are the new food safety standards for organic farmers & growers? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjVXTp2WynUsEtgygSx01NHQ7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20090320125648AAfmxio The article linked in this question suggests that Monsanto has successfully lobbied the US Federal Government into passing an Act that outlaws organic agriculture in the USA by setting minimum fertilisation and pest control standards set […]
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by sarahkim Article by Ted Allen The Nubian goat is one of the most interesting goats in the world. There is also an Anglo-Nubian breed that was first developed in England. This goat breed is native to North Africa and Middle East. Some of the Nubian goat’s distinguishing traits include big floppy ears and an aquiline nose. […]
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Learn how to determine if your melons are ready for harvest, and how to pick the perfect melon at the grocery store. From the Southwest Yard & Garden series.
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Image by suzettesuzette Question by Alisse: Advantages and disadvantages of organic farming? I just need to know the main advantages and disadvantages of organic farming for my biology homework. Thanks. 🙂 What do you think? Answer below!
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Water is extremely important when adding fertilizer to your plants. Learn how to add organic fertilizer with water in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. Expert: Michael Clark Contact: www.tropicofcapricornsantafe.com Bio: Michael Clark is a trained horticulturist with a BS in agriculture and a strong sense of responsibility for […]
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Image by Mosman Council Buckets of food scraps from the Fabulous Food Fair ready to be added to the worm farm. This will retain the valuable nutrients of the food (for better soil) and avoid the greenhouse gases associated with transportation and storage of waste in landfill. Question by Ebru: How to make a worm […]
Continue reading …If I am in the backyard with my chickens, will hawks still attack them?
December 26, 2011 3 Comments
Image by Meg Stewart Question by chapperz: If I am in the backyard with my chickens, will hawks still attack them? I’m getting some chickens very soon, and I would love to let them free range during the day while I’m gardening or doing homework in the backyard, but I’m not sure if I would […]
Continue reading …Why are Americans the fattest people on earth despite access to the best agriculture & dairy?
December 25, 2011 11 Comments
Image by uniteddiversity Alison puts nets over fruit to protect again the many birds and squirrels attracted to Queens Wood Question by .: Why are Americans the fattest people on earth despite access to the best agriculture & dairy? So-called diet products have only made obesity worse. Unnatural versions and combinations of foods are misleading […]
Continue reading …I have white worms under my grass bed, any ideas on how to get rid of them?
December 23, 2011 4 Comments
Image by Brian Landis This hardy dude was chilling on our flower bed, getting a little sun. I helped him find his way back to his hole in case he wanted in, which he did after a few minutes. I’m stoked we have some worms that have avoided the Bird-isaster. Question by peppermint_ee: I have […]
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Image by Linda N. Winter rye cover crop being turned over. Question by libertino85: iPod Cover Art is cropped? How come the cover art on my iPod shows up cropped at the top or the bottom? Why doesn’t it show the whole picture like it does on the computer (iTunes)? Is there a fix for […]
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