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What are those old fashioned coats that are cropped and only cover about half the chest?

October 7, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Cortes de Cima Question by Whindle: What are those old fashioned coats that are cropped and only cover about half the chest? Like in this video, worn by the guy in the brown coat? I’ve seen them a lot and I love the look! Feel free to answer in the comment section below

I want to build a chicken coop for 2 chickens out of a dog house and pcv pipe?

October 6, 2011 1 Comment

Image by airship The Chicken Coop, INFO=64’s first Iowa location. Question by dbb: I want to build a chicken coop for 2 chickens out of a dog house and pcv pipe? How do I attach the pvc pipe to the dog house and the pvc pipe to chicken wire or is there a cheaper way […]

Federal statutes and regulations concerning certification of and criteria for “organic” agriculture?

October 6, 2011 3 Comments

Image by SamuelBenoit (.wordpress.com) Question by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com: Federal statutes and regulations concerning certification of and criteria for “organic” agriculture? Related to this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah9VV2s1ZtusmAYnVrbqP2_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080415161548AA5gP8f I’m trying to find the specific law(s) concerning what legally constitutes “organic” agriculture, including the law that states that a grower must be USDA-certified as “organic” to legally […]

Please give the components and advantages/disadvantages of organic agriculture.?

October 6, 2011 2 Comments

Image by mckaysavage Another element of a return to organic farming in rural India is the use of natural – and of age-old – recipes for growth promotion and soil fertilisation. Here we use several products from the cow – manure, milk, ghee (butter) and urine – and some fruits like coconut and banana to […]

Please give the components and advantages/disadvantages of organic agriculture.?

October 6, 2011 2 Comments

Image by mckaysavage Another element of a return to organic farming in rural India is the use of natural – and of age-old – recipes for growth promotion and soil fertilisation. Here we use several products from the cow – manure, milk, ghee (butter) and urine – and some fruits like coconut and banana to […]

Is it possible to raise backyard chickens in Las Vegas?

October 6, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Steven-L-Johnson Red sexlink urban chicken sitting on the edge of a homemade nesting box. Question by Las Vegas: Is it possible to raise backyard chickens in Las Vegas? I have a good size back yard but don’t know if chickens will live ok in the heat or when it gets really cold here […]

I would like to start a small agriculture experiment on organic vegetables. Can you give me a suggestion?

October 5, 2011 7 Comments

Image by oceandesetoiles We stopped at the L.T. Organic Farm and Restaurant in Waukee, Iowa, on the way back from Colorado. The full story about the farm can be read on my blog. Question by Concerned citizen: I would like to start a small agriculture experiment on organic vegetables. Can you give me a suggestion? […]

I’m raising pet ducks. But they are still very afraid of people. Any tips on how to get them to like people?

October 5, 2011 4 Comments

Image by milesizz Anas rubripes – uncommon American duck raising its brood in a Bay View water storage pond Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Question by Joseph H: I’m raising pet ducks. But they are still very afraid of people. Any tips on how to get them to like people? I have 2 pekins and one cayuga. […]

How to establish organic farming system on country didn’t start yet with this topic?

October 4, 2011 3 Comments

Image by mvphotomag Organic Farming Logo Question by Mostafa W: How to establish organic farming system on country didn’t start yet with this topic? How we can motivite the people, farmers,government and consumers to change to organic farming system/ what the real barrires and drivers for this topic Add your own answer in the comments!

What is the secret to growing good show broiler chickens?

October 4, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Ecoagriculture Partners Broiler Chickens in a farm in Nepal Photo by: Sajal Sthapit Location: Nepal Date: August 2002 Question by NurseCC: What is the secret to growing good show broiler chickens? My kids have shown broilers the last two years in 4H without any luck. The same people each year seem to do […]