Is organic farming a realistic alternative when the population is so large??
December 5, 2011 22 Comments
Image by paulhami Question by Annie: Is organic farming a realistic alternative when the population is so large?? I recently heard a radio interview with the head of a large farming co-operative in the mid-west who said that while there is no doubt that organic farming is better for the land, and does produce healthier […]
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Image by Lost Albatross I seriously love that we can keep chickens within city limits. Question by Silver: How does one raise chickens in their backyard? I’m interested in raising chickens for consumption in my backyard. I’m tired of buying chickens, knowing all the hormones and crap that goes into them. I’d like to raise […]
Continue reading …Is organic farming a good alternative for the opium farms in Afghanistan?
December 5, 2011 4 Comments
Image by paulhami Question by Nertle: Is organic farming a good alternative for the opium farms in Afghanistan? I need to know for a speech i have to make in an MUN conference. Feel free to answer in the comment section below
Continue reading …if i have my broiler chickens on a 24-28% protein ration, how will that effect my meat?
December 4, 2011 2 Comments
Image by wickenden I made this for an early dinner. Asiago cheese bread, buttered with a base sauce made from a reduction of red wine, chicken deglazings and tomato broth, pounded and lightly breaded chicken fillets, fried in olive oil, goat cheese, pesto and san marsano tomatoes lightly dried under the broiler. The sandwiches were […]
Continue reading …How does one control Helopeltis Bug in Organic Farming? especially on a Tea Estate?
December 4, 2011 3 Comments
Image by 46137 Question by inderjit oberoi: How does one control Helopeltis Bug in Organic Farming? especially on a Tea Estate? Helopeltis Bug is a menace on Tea Estates in North East India. Though inorganic controls are available, how does one control this pest in an Organic Environment? Can you help? Leave your own answer […]
Continue reading …i raise home-grown broiler chickens, do i need a license to ship my butchered birds in state or out of state?
December 3, 2011 2 Comments
Image by Paul Keller gate of an abandoned chicken farm somewhere in the east german countryside between magdeburg and berlin. i took the picture when cycling from hannover to berlin in the summer of 1995 Question by k_erdahl: i raise home-grown broiler chickens, do i need a license to ship my butchered birds in state […]
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Image by Walmart Stores In India, Walmart’s Direct Farm Program aims to increase farmer income by 20 percent and reduce food waste by 5 percent. Question by : What is the future of agriculture in the state of Nebraska? Will there be more farms in Nebraska then they are now? Is there going to be […]
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Image by 46137 Question by A: Did you see Penn & Tellers latest show on Organic Farming? I know these two are hard core liberals but they went after their own kind (far left nuts) with this show. Do you know if we were forced to go to all Organic farming that 2-3 billion of […]
Continue reading …I have free range backyard chickens. They have had chiggers in the past and used carbaryl and it worked?
December 2, 2011 3 Comments
Image by Steven-L-Johnson Yum, tomato. Question by Mr. Peanut: I have free range backyard chickens. They have had chiggers in the past and used carbaryl and it worked? Is it likely this is seasonal and they should get dusted on a regular basis? What are other methods of controlling chiggers? Add your own answer in […]
Continue reading …Is it a bad idea to give a persuasive speech on organic food if the college you go to is an Agriculture school?
December 2, 2011 4 Comments
Image by uniteddiversity Question by Sarah: Is it a bad idea to give a persuasive speech on organic food if the college you go to is an Agriculture school? My school has ALOT of aggie majors..i live in oklahoma..and i have to give a persuasive presentation, i’m very passionate about organic foods and how they […]
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