Farming is a Major Polluter

Even though agriculture is an essential part of human civilization, did you know that it is also a major contributor to environmental damage? Farming was designed to provide us our basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and medication to enhance our civilization.  However, intense farming and unsustainable farming methods can be damaging to our environment and are a threat to our...

What to feed Your Cattle Herd During the Cold Winter?

Feeding your animals during the cold winter can be a challenging task. In winter, your animals may experience winter stress due to fluctuations in temperature and the extra energy required to move through snow. Your livestock must be kept dry and  in good body condition during the winter to reduce stress. It is also important to provide additional food and supplements for them to help them cope...

What to Consider Before Buying an Alpaca

So, you have decided to buy an alpaca? Great! Alpacas are wonderful as pets as well as for their fiber and meat. They are a great choice of investment, if you are thinking about starting your own farm. They do well in any state and any season in the United States. They are truly hardy animals with beautiful fiber. Alpacas are great to be around and they also help reduce stress from our everyday...

Do You Know What You Eat Ate?

Eating well today does not only mean watching what you eat but It also means knowing what was fed to your food. Dr. David Katz, M.D., an internationally renowned authority on nutrition, wrote in his article  “What Did Your Food Eat And Why Is It Important To Know?”, that if we are eating red meat, “there are factors beyond our control that have enormous implications for our health.” According...

Homestead for Christmas – Raising & Caring for Livestock

Christmas is a very special time of year when friends and family spend time together. Make this Christmas a special one by trying something different; start your own home based farm. Raising livestock at home can become a source of food and extra income for you and your family. Even if you live in the city, urban farming can be a solution for producing extra food from home. There are several...