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how to keep nats out of my worm bed it is small?

Image by mrmole It is time to revisit the wormary. I am more than pleased with how things are going, ever since I got hold of an old plastic dustbin lid to put on the top (and so to keep the rain out) everything inside has started to run really well. For the worms this […]

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How does farm diversity facilitate sustainable agriculture?

Image by Find Your Feet We support poor women in India and Malawi to fight hunger for themselves and their families by training them to grow more crops using sustainable agriculture and to earn money to buy food and other essentials. Visit our blog to read about an International Women’s Day day seminar that FYF […]

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Maker Workshop – Wind Power Generator on MAKE: television

Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity. […]

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Does solar water heater work in monsoon?

Image by AIDG Question by NICK: Does solar water heater work in monsoon? I’m planning to buy a solar water heater, but fear that my investment will go waste during monsoon when sun hides behind the clouds and during winter/cold days. Users please suggest as per your experience Add your own answer in the comments!

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Jason’s worm farm

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Jason’s worm farm

Good ideas! Worm farms help reduce waste to land fill and the worms’ good work helps keep the soil healthy! The City of Encinitas looking to reduce amount of waste going to landfill made a one time offer to residents to purchase a worm farm at a discount. mind42.com

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what is he significance of using hair as an organic fertilizer?

Image by Milaap.org Sulbha tai with her portfolio – stored in the attic Question by sweet_candy: what is he significance of using hair as an organic fertilizer? what is he significance of using hair as an organic fertilizer? Feel free to answer in the comment section below

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Has anyone found a good use for the ‘fines’ left from rabbit food, other than feeding a worm bed?

Image by mrmole It is time to revisit the wormary. I am more than pleased with how things are going, ever since I got hold of an old plastic dustbin lid to put on the top (and so to keep the rain out) everything inside has started to run really well. For the worms this […]

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No-Till Farming

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No-Till Farming

SUNUP’s Dave Deken visits Craig county producer, Jay Franklin and learns why he has been no-till farming in eastern Oklahoma for 25 years. OSU cropping systems specialist, Chad Godsey also talks about the benefits of no-till and gives some tips for making the transition.

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Question by duckie: Is it okay to raise goats for religious purposes? They’re an integral part of our rituals. Our weird neighbors keep spying on us and I believe they are spreading rumors. Should we include them in our next ritual.? Give your answer to this question below!

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Raising Goats – Learn the Facts Before Setting Up a Goat Farm

Image by vasta There’s a small restaurant near campus (well, about a 40-minute walk away, but it was the closest we had) called My-Chosen Cafe. Outside the restaurant, there’s a little space where they raise chickens and goats — obviously, I was enthralled, even all these years later, by the beautiful animals. Last month, I […]

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