Phelps and his Bong. Isn’t there more important news to cover then that?
February 20, 2012 6 Comments
Image by USDAgov Conventional sprinkler irrigation at Leafy Greens, operated by farmer Tom Heess, in the Salinas Valley, California on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Leafy Greens grows row crops of lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower sweet peas and seed beans. He uses rotational crop plantings to control weeds and plant disease. When a plot of land is […]
Continue reading …Well it is mild here again as Florida gets hit with freezing weather ruining crops – Really what is going on?
February 19, 2012 4 Comments
Image by USDAgov (Download Original for best viewing) Virtual panorama of Leafy Greens, operated by farmer Tom Heess in the Salinas Valley, California on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Leafy Greens grows row crops of lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower sweet peas and seed beans. He uses rotational crop plantings to control weeds and plant disease. When a […]
Continue reading …What can we do about one of our neighbors raising ducks and geese in their garage?
February 19, 2012 8 CommentsQuestion by : What can we do about one of our neighbors raising ducks and geese in their garage? This has been going on for over a year we live in a subdivision with indentures that state you can not raise fowl or swine in the neighborhood, the new neighbors raised geese,ducks , and some […]
Continue reading …Question by whosajiggawhat?: looking for an ivy to cover my wood fences? I live in bakersfield and am looking for a ivy or something to cover my fences. I am looking for something that will attach itself directly to the fence and cover it with a wall of green. I have been recommeneded boston ivy […]
Continue reading …How could turkeys held in sealed sheds & kept in total isolation be the only UK birds to catch Avian Flu?
February 18, 2012 8 Comments
Image by mystuart en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_bird (My first effort at FlickrToys’ "poster" feature–fun!) These critters are heritage breed Narragansetts, raised by my neighbors, Marvin & Brenda Dillingham and their family. For more about Narragansetts, see: www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Turkeys/BRKJiylda.html Question by Cracker: How could turkeys held in sealed sheds & kept in total isolation be the only UK birds to […]
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Image by anemoneprojectors (no internet at the moment) Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), a type of cover crop, not native to the UK. I spotted a large patch on fields near to Walkern, Hertfordshire, on 21 May 2011. Question by Jo L: I have some questions about farming for my book? I am writing a book that […]
Continue reading …Can anyone help me?? i need to find out any information on organic dairy farming… especially in washington?
February 18, 2012 2 CommentsQuestion by no_more_rain_123: Can anyone help me?? i need to find out any information on organic dairy farming… especially in washington? I need to know stats, info and any other information you might know about organic dairy farming. i am comparing organic farming to regular dairy ffarming. What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by net_efekt Question by APHA AQHA horse cowgirl: What to feed chickens until they lay? 10 points to best!!? I have 12 pullets that will be 4 weeks old on Friday and I am feeding them chick starter, but I don’t know if I should keep feeding them chick starter until they are laying […]
Continue reading …I’m doing diploma in organic agriculture and i wont to open a NGO so how i do that?
February 17, 2012 1 Comment
Image by Leeks ‘N’ Bounds A member picks peas in the pick your own patch. This is the last week for peas. Leeks and Bounds, a small naturally grown (organic without certification) CSA in North Hampton, NH Photo by Jennifer Dickert Question by perfect_vks: I’m doing diploma in organic agriculture and i wont to open […]
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Image by chrisdat Processing 280 Chickens – Cornish Cross & Red Bros at Pete and Jen Backyard Bird’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Question by A2Z: Can i own a rooster and chickens in my backyard? Is it legal for me to own a rooster and chickens in my backyard. I live in Glendale,Arizona I cant […]
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