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What would grow in poor sandy soil?

October 3, 2011 4 Comments

Image by bengarland Our research plot at CEFS. Question by earthlover7: What would grow in poor sandy soil? I live in southern California, and I’m working on amending my soil with home grown compost (I won’t use the stuff that comes in bags), but I still have some areas that are the poor sandy soils […]

Advise on hatching and raising Ducks?

October 3, 2011 3 Comments

Image by milesizz Anas rubripes – uncommon American duck raising its brood in a Bay View water storage pond Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Question by tinkerchel1990@yahoo.com: Advise on hatching and raising Ducks? iv always wanted to have a duck, but id like to raise it from egg. any tips and help? What do you think? Answer […]

Can be organic all the agriculture in the world?

October 3, 2011 4 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 Angelgaspar61: Can be organic all the agriculture in the world? With organic I mean agriculture without synthesis fertilizers or plagicides […]

building drought tolerant pasture & cover crop north texas?

October 2, 2011 2 Comments

Image by djfrantic Question by RSNAKE: building drought tolerant pasture & cover crop north texas? I have planted many different types of seed,in pasture no go.latest was KY 31 Fescue. and specialized horse pasture seeds nothing.also cover crop for winter. Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

what scraps exactly do you feed chickens?

October 2, 2011 2 Comments

Image by Clover_1 Clover feeds some chickens. Question by : what scraps exactly do you feed chickens? so we got 2 chickens yesterday, one is smaller and more shy than the other. i know we should feed them scraps but can you name the actual thing like banana, strawberries etc? can they eat cold meat […]

Mustard as a “cover plant” in Napa?

October 1, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Chiot’s Run I planted Crimson Clover in a new garden area and it’s blooming now, how beautiful it is! www.ChiotsRun.com Question by seaportma: Mustard as a “cover plant” in Napa? I have friends in Napa, Ca that I visit frequently. They joke that the purpose of the “Napa Valley Mustard Festival” is to […]

Any advice on raising Urban Chickens?

October 1, 2011 4 Comments

Image by quinn.anya Question by ♥Gleek♥: Any advice on raising Urban Chickens? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Explain how organic agriculture production affects crop yields?

September 30, 2011 2 Comments

Image by rebuildampara The participants were taken on a field visit to Vangamam on the second day of the workshop where local farmers were involved in organic farming with the assistance of the Tamil Nadu Organic Farmers’ Movement. These farmers demonstrated their manner of selecting seeds and how to prepare organic manure, organic insect repellent, […]

What is the difference between a Organic Agriculture & Natural Agriculture?

September 30, 2011 2 Comments

Image by Ecoagriculture Partners Organic farm in Ithaca, NY Photo: Sajal Sthapit Question by bumtoo: What is the difference between a Organic Agriculture & Natural Agriculture? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida?

September 30, 2011 2 Comments

Image by Steven-L-Johnson White Rhode Island chickens Question by Billy Jack: Are rhode Island reds good for backyard chickens in central florida? Am planning to get at least two hens for the back yard…and maybe one rooster…thoughts? I have never raised chickens but have been around a lot of animals most of my life….just figured […]