Image by bbum Turkeys on Paul Hain’s farm near Hollister, CA. Organically raised in a walnut orchard. Question by Glenda: Raising turkeys as pets……? I need a question answered about pets. My daughter got 3 turkeys in March. We live in the city of Anaconda, MT. BEFORE we bought them, she checked the ordinances and […]
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Image by 46137 Question by cutiegirl8292006: Which one do you prefer and why- Genetic food or organic farming? Which one do you prefer and why- Genetic food or organic farming? In class, we were talking about this stuff today and the discussion was reallyy heated. I just want to know your viewpoints. Do you prefer […]
Continue reading …Question by Jacquie: RAISING TURKEYS NEED HELP!? i was not sure about raising anything for food but afetr realizing the conditions supermarket turkeys go through, i would rather give my turkeys the best care for thier short inevitable lives. I have a wall in my barn that used to have 3 average sized 10×12 horse […]
Continue reading …Question by maquick2: What’s the effect of the organic food movement on world hunger? The organic/non genetically modified food movement has been quickly gaining steam as of late. Agriculture currently is not fullfilling the world wide demand causing widespread starvation (just ask Sally Struthers…). Considering that yields are significantly lower (and more expensive) with organic […]
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Image by andrewjfallon These are part of the display to raise funds for Claire House Children’s Hospice sponsored Duck Race in association with Radio City’s Cash for Kids. In total there are 40,000 blue rubber ducks throughout the museum. Well worth a look while they are still there. This picture doesn’t do any justice to […]
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Image by 46137 Question by Kaddy: Are the male chicks still killed after a few days in organic farming? i know that the big companies defiently kill their male chicks as soon as they can tell what sex theyre gonna be. does this happen on organic/free range farms? What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by Philip Ferrato Question by BK: Need help with an urban fox hunting our chickens.? We live in the burbs and bought 5 hens a year ago. Up until March of this year we have had no problems, but we now have a fox that knows the chickens are there and even comes late […]
Continue reading …I am a Sri Lankan. I want to start a agriculture farm. With this friendly environment you can get best profit?
November 8, 2011 2 Comments
Image by uniteddiversity Question by Panther: I am a Sri Lankan. I want to start a agriculture farm. With this friendly environment you can get best profit? I am a srilankan. You might know its a very beautiful small island in the Indian ocean. Everything is perfectly matching for agriculture. I want to do a […]
Continue reading …Is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) the most cost effective way of getting organic vegetables and fruit?
November 8, 2011 5 Comments
Image by uniteddiversity Question by TheGuy: Is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) the most cost effective way of getting organic vegetables and fruit? I am thinking about purchasing a CSA share of seasonal vegetables, fruit, etc. The price for 1/2 share is roughly $ 350 for the summer ( and includes enough vegetables for 2 […]
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Image by Jeff Cushner In the broiler coop, these guys are finished on grain, after spending most of their lives pecking for grains and grass in the Polyface pastures. These chickens are very active, pecking food and fighting to be Top Bird on the various perches around. These are chickens being chickens doing chicken things! […]
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