Farm News, Homesteading, Sustainable Farming
The 2009 wheat harvest has begun. After plenty of waiting, watching and measuring moisture content we are ready to reap the fruits of our labors. One of the joys of our homesteading journey is seeing the crops come in! If you would like to learn more about...
Book Reviews, Sustainable Farming
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals is a fascinating book about the origins, science, marketing and nutrition of the food we eat. The author, an investigative journalist, followed four different types of meals down to their smallest component...
Free Range Chicken, Health, Raw Milk, Sustainable Farming
As with children, cows are susceptible to bouts of pinkeye from time to time. Part of sustainable farming is coming up with natural methods for managing problems like this whenever possible. One of the best natural cures for pinkeye in cattle (though not recommended...
Legislation, Sustainable Farming
Someone once said that the FDA is the uninvited guest at our dinner table. If Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has her way they will be there for breakfast, lunch, dinner and every in-between snack. The impact on sustainable farming and the Eat Local movement will...
