Image by caseorganic @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm. @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm in Portland, Oregon. Question by Emily G.: Where can I find out which companies use organic farming practices? I’m curious to find out which brands in my pantry and refrigerator use organic farming, fair trade, cruelty-free and other fair and […]
Continue reading …How large are teh pebbles that you feed chickens for food digestion in their gizzard?
May 20, 2011 4 CommentsQuestion by Raphael M: How large are teh pebbles that you feed chickens for food digestion in their gizzard? And at what time do you feed these chickens the pebbles? What are the best methods for fedding them these pebbles? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Image by chesbayprogram A farm in Staunton, Virginia, with cover crops and crop residue from no-till agriculture. Question by Deborah: Legumes planted as a cover crop may improve the N fertility of a soil via? A. denitrification. B. fixation. C. assimilation. D. decomposition. E. nitrification. Add your own answer in the comments!
Continue reading …Raising Turkeys in America – What Are The Reasons or Advantages of Raising Wild Turkeys?
May 16, 2011 3 Comments
Image by Bob n Renee Andrew is raising Turkeys for his 4H project. He has six but with the high mortality rate he hopes to have two left by fair time. Question by Miles: Raising Turkeys in America – What Are The Reasons or Advantages of Raising Wild Turkeys? I’m interested in raising turkeys on […]
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Image by caseorganic @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm. @yogacowgirls runs a fantastic organic farm in Portland, Oregon. Question by Malia: What are the advantages of organic farming? I was just on a website that listed a few advantages and health reasons. But what have you heard about organic farming? Can you help? Leave your […]
Continue reading …What needs to happen to move towards sustainable organic agriculture as a means to feed our growing population?
May 10, 2011 6 CommentsQuestion by : What needs to happen to move towards sustainable organic agriculture as a means to feed our growing population? What do you think needs to happen to move towards sustainable organic agriculture as a means to feed our growing population? What do you think? Answer below!
Continue reading …I have heard of “cover crops” being used instead of garden mulches. What exactly is a cover crop?
May 8, 2011 5 Comments
Image by chesbayprogram Cover crops on a farm field at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Question by boringsadlife: I have heard of “cover crops” being used instead of garden mulches. What exactly is a cover crop? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Image by kittygutz It’s a chicken coop. Question by Candy: How to keep raccoons away from my chicken coop? I’m wondering how to repel raccoons away from my chicken coop. Lots of my birds have gone missing over the last week. I’ve seen raccoons running by the chicken coop. I chase them off, but they […]
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Image by Compassion in World Farming Broiler chickens on straw and straw bales inside with feeders and open pop holes in background. Free-range system. Question by Mel: What is an acceptable food conversion ratio for broiler chickens? i can’t find broiler chickens on their own, and due to the selective breeding involved in producing the […]
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Image by Ecoagriculture Partners Organic farm in Ithaca, NY Photo: Sajal Sthapit Question by redlunarmoon: what is biodynamic agriculture and why is better than organic agriculture? Add your own answer in the comments!
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