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What kind of nutrients do you need for hydroponics?

October 23, 2011 1 Comment

Image by D-Lab The girls in Yayulihuí Alto really latched onto hydroponics! They said they don’t get to build stuff for classes very often. They made some changes to the system to figure out a new way to hold up the top cup. It was really cool to see them experiment. Date: 2010/01/09 Photo Credit: […]

Raising Goats – 3 Things to Consider Before You Start a Goat Farm

October 23, 2011 No Comment

Image by ephemerama this is a beautiful angora goat by acroamatic Article by Ted Allen Goat farming has been around for centuries. Ever since man discovered that this animal could be a source of food, drink and clothing, raising goats has become a form of livelihood for many people. Goat farming is so adaptable that […]

Do you think a worm farm would be a profitable venture?

October 22, 2011 6 Comments

Image by federico_piccin Locomotiv Club_Bologna Question by John: Do you think a worm farm would be a profitable venture? I have another business already, not related, and I’m kind of bored with it. So I’m thinking of something kind of quiet and not too much work. Worms seem like a good option. Or maybe snails. […]

Organic Farmers Sue Monsanto

October 22, 2011 25 Comments

Nearly 300000 organic farmers are filing suit against corporate agriculture giant Monsanto, who have in recent years squashed independent organic farms from coast to coast. 270000 organic farmers filed a lawsuit in March 30 in an attempt to keep a portion of the world’s food supply organic. The plaintiffs in the case are members of […]

Sustainable Food: Earthen Path Organic Farm

October 21, 2011 6 Comments

Oak Center, Minnesota. You might say organic farmer Steven Schwen plows a different path through life; one built of a strong connection to the land, without many of the trappings we normally would associate as necessities of modern living. It was a deliberate choice that he made. Schwen believes that we, as a society, have […]

what do I add to my garden soil?

October 20, 2011 12 Comments

Image by elvisripley This is to show the darkness and color of the soil. Question by star_lite57: what do I add to my garden soil? I grow veggies in my backyard. When I originally dug the garden, the soil was mostly clay. I added a lot of topsoil to it and grew a summer’s worth […]

DIY Solar Water Heater Innovation for 70$

October 18, 2011 10 Comments

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Killer Bees – Raising Kane

October 18, 2011 6 Comments

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Raise goats for eating grass?

October 17, 2011 3 Comments

Question by Tinh Khau: Raise goats for eating grass? I have one acre land and I don’t want to mower the grass, so I am thinking about keep a pair of goat and let them eat the grass and weeds for me. I never raise goats before so: Is it a good idea? Is there […]

Is a solar water heater the same as a tankless water heater?

October 17, 2011 4 Comments

Image by rivo Solar water heaters are quite common here actually Question by mattflorws: Is a solar water heater the same as a tankless water heater? Are all tankless water heaters solar? Do the tankless water heaters or solar water heaters for the home really pay off? Give your answer to this question below!