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What is a good winter cover crop for a garden?

September 30, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Chiot’s Run I planted winter rye and hairy vetch in my front garden area in the front yard. It’s quite lovely. I’ve only ever grown crimson clover for a cover crop so I’m quite interested to see how this does. www.chiotsrun.com Question by GEM: What is a good winter cover crop for a […]

Organic farming on college campus to cut costs?

September 30, 2011 4 Comments

Image by caseorganic @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm. @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm in Portland, Oregon. Question by redsparrow226: Organic farming on college campus to cut costs? So, I’m writing a research proposal for English. We’re supposed to go along the lines of finding ways to promote environmentally friendly living our college campus. […]

What is your town’s ordinance on raising chickens in your backyard?

September 29, 2011 2 Comments

Question by Heather F: What is your town’s ordinance on raising chickens in your backyard? Our village has an ordinance against backyard chickens. I’d like to find towns where it is a protected right to use as an example. Add your own answer in the comments!

Compare No-till farming to cover crops?

September 29, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Chiot’s Run I planted winter rye and hairy vetch in my front garden area in the front yard. It’s quite lovely. I’ve only ever grown crimson clover for a cover crop so I’m quite interested to see how this does. www.chiotsrun.com Question by Morris F: Compare No-till farming to cover crops? Give your […]

Urban chickens. Looking for healthy alternatives/additions to laying pellets in feed stores?

September 28, 2011 2 Comments

Image by fantail media urban chickens; not far from my new place. Question by myrmidon: Urban chickens. Looking for healthy alternatives/additions to laying pellets in feed stores? I’m not too sure about the laying pellets I buy for my much-loved backyard chickens, and I’m trying to cut costs too. I feed mine table scraps, tomatoes, […]

How much money every year is spent on cover crops in the UK?

September 28, 2011 4 Comments

Image by chesbayprogram Cover crops on a farm field in Staunton, Virginia Question by Johnathan: How much money every year is spent on cover crops in the UK? Things such as kale, chicory or millet. Also are cover crops that popular on estates? can’t believe some people don’t even know what cover crops are and […]

Organic Agriculture???

September 28, 2011 4 Comments

Image by Gosia Malochleb Question by ♥Dnt Hate→ Cuz U Aint♥: Organic Agriculture??? Canada has been citied as ideal for organic agriculture due to it’s climate. Explain why climate might influence a country’s suitability for organic agriculture??? plz help! What do you think? Answer below!

All the plastic covers now used to help grow crops in the fields?

September 21, 2011 5 Comments

Image by angrywayne Photo Credit:Peter Lee Question by Where the Isla meets the Tay.: All the plastic covers now used to help grow crops in the fields? Could they not be used over pitches to keep frost off? Also,if tatties were planted at Ibrox then Rangers would lift something at the end of the season. […]

What is the future of agriculture: organic food, or genetically engineered food?

September 21, 2011 3 Comments

Image by dolanh We decided to try community supported agriculture. So far we’ve used up most of the box, and it’s been quite good. Luckily they give you recipes to help figure out what to do with veggies like dandelion greens. Question by Infinity: What is the future of agriculture: organic food, or genetically engineered […]

what is our position on the organic agriculture?

September 17, 2011 11 Comments

Image by Ecoagriculture Partners Organic farm in Ithaca, NY Photo: Sajal Sthapit Question by lovinit: what is our position on the organic agriculture? please tell me alot of information as much as you can. Give your answer to this question below!