Posted by SLN Staff on Jul 18th, 2015 | Comments Off on Growing up on Organic Farm Gives You Stronger Immune System
There is something healthy about growing up on a farm. It not only makes you feel good, but people who grow up on farms often grow up with healthier immune system and better resistance to diseases. Growing up on a farm was an incredibly enjoyable experience for me, so now as a parent, I strive to recreate that environment and joy for my own children. To ensure they are appropriately dressed...
Posted by SLN Staff on Jul 2nd, 2015 | 1 comment
The practice of organic farming has gained popularity recently in the United States. Today’s consumers are demanding food that are grown organically and it’s backed by public, government and private organizations. Organic livestock is one of the many options that a livestock farmer has in producing quality livestock. Livestock producers are able to grow and market livestock and end products with...
Posted by SLN Staff on Jun 26th, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Alpaca Facts that You Didn’t Know
Alpacas are interesting animals. They are small, hardy and easy to keep in a commercial farm. We are going to talk about five very unusual facts about alpacas that most people haven’t heard of. Anyone who has been around alpacas, probably already knows that alpacas resemble closely a miniature form of camel or llama. They are small, cute, and friendly. But there are many other facts about...
Posted by SLN Staff on May 8th, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Cut your Cattle Feed Cost
It’s important for a beef or dairy cattle rancher or farmer to keep feeding costs low. It could play a vital role in increasing profits. Here are 5 ways to cut your cattle feeding costs. One of the most important aspects of livestock or cattle business is keeping the costs low. When you are trying to make a profit from your business, it’s important to find balance between cost and quality for...
Posted by SLN Staff on Feb 17th, 2015 | Comments Off on You Could Own an Alpaca Farm
Are you interested in starting your own alpaca farm? Owning your own alpacas could be an enriching way to make a living or some extra cash while being close to nature. Living on a ranch can be soothing and rewarding in many ways. You are able to raise animals for food and also for other benefits. One major benefit of living on a farm and raising animals is the joy of watching your animals grow....