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Farm trucks with four-wheel drive can also be tremendously valuable in the winter or during wet, muddy weather. Even if you're not baling hay, you might find it simple and convenient to use your truck to carry tools and supplies around the farm, whether...

“Farmers who transport their product outside the state should be exempted from some regulatory burdens, just like other farmers who don't live near state borders.” Kent Bacus, NCBA's associate director of legislative affairs echoes Johnson's sentiments.

Gooseneck trailers are also more maneuverable when backing into tight places. The other consideration for towing is the tongue weight. Automatic transmissions are also more reliable than manual.

San Francisco International Airport's newly renovated Terminal 2 is bringing the hustle and bustle of an international airport and the quiet life of the farm together. So far, three quarters of the food sold in Terminal 2 are made up of local fare.

“I watched these old men working their draft horses, and I thought, ‘We really do need a bridge to tap into the historic reserve of knowledge that still exists in this country, before it disappears forever.'” Page 1 | 2 About the Author: Carol Ekarius...

It's a retaliation against the fast-food lifestyle. Heady with its first success, the Italian branch of Slow Food was born. The organization holds events, activities and programs all over the world to encourage people to cook with regional foods.

Isolating birds that show signs of trouble is wise, and a vet visit is prudent. “These are chemicals they don't need to process,” she says. Damerow does watch their poop for signs of trouble, which we'll review later.

I'm always intrigued to see what will be picked over the most by the end of any given event. Beat the Blues The herb itself, specifically everything above the ground, can be tinctured or dried for use as an anti-depressant.

A third of the world's soils are degraded , and you know as well as I do that our food doesn't grow in the air. It can take up to 1,000 years to form 1 centimeter of soil. 12, 2014, the documentary Symphony of the Soil is streaming free on the FAO website!...

As always, wear gloves when working with any compost or manure products and wash well when you're done. In general, free leaf compost is perfect for perennial and shrub beds. I had a lunch date with some gardening friends last week, and as it tends to...

To celebrate that model, the U.N. names 2012 International Year of Cooperatives. Member-owned businesses like credit unions and farmer co-ops are in the spotlight thanks to the United Nations' resolution to declare 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives.

Livestock carriers, like goat totes, are perfect for hauling livestock in a truck. Another way to haul small livestock in a van is to halter and tie each animal to something sturdy.

100% of the original kernel with all of the bran, germ, and endosperm must be present to qualify as a whole grain.The Food and Drug Administration's lists amaranth, quinoa and teff as examples of cereal grains in their guidance for Whole Grain Label Statements.

But what started as a playful jab at corporate food-like products has since turned into a celebration spread around the world. “When we encourage and teach people to grow some of their own food, we are helping them to become more powerful by taking...

But don't deprive us of water. You'll find that information on dewormer labels, or your extension agent can fill you in. If you can't weigh your animals to figure out the proper dosage requirements, learn how to tape weigh them.

At first glance, plants consist of roots, stems, leaves and sometimes flowers. Inside the root, at the cellular level, actively growing areas called meristem let the roots constantly grow into new territory.

Choosing an Intern (and a Sample Application) Choosing an intern should be done with as much care as you would give to hiring an employee. Whether you're a young farmer looking for additional help or future partners, or an older farmer looking to pass...

The Ostrich Fern is the only non-carcinogenic fern, theone recommended for human consumption. They can be blanched and frozen for a mid winter treat, or pickled. They have a taste unlike anything else.

Lama poop is nutrient-rich and it doesn't burn plants if you use it fresh; read more about it here . And because lamas nearly always travel lying down (lying down is known as “cushing” in lama lingo), they don't take up very much room.

Care for a snack with as much protein as beef and high in iron? How did an American wildlfower end up with "Russian" in its name? Demand for sunflowers of course then rose. Church members found that sunflower seeds and oil were allowed under those restrictions.

It was an eye-opening experience for me, as I learned about the cultures and preferences of students from around the world. Cool to room temperature and let stand, uncovered, overnight to set.6) Sift the confectioners sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch...

This spring, the Calif.-based company plans to launch “ West Coast Chill Pure Energy Drink ,” packaged in the world's first self-chilling can. Boasting the slogan, “The Ice Age is Over,” the beverage features Environmental Protection Agency Strostospheric...

It provides an interesting read, following the addition of grains, vegetables, meats, nuts, spices into the pudding mix. It meant they would have bread pudding for breakfast. Food historians agree that it started with the ancients who produced a food...

“The Mobile Market … not only serves as a physical link between farmers and the areas that lack food access, but it is [also] a visual representation of the better food and nutrition movement that helps raise awareness every time it hits the streets,”...

Once researchers raised the price of the local option to $7.50, or 36 percent higher than the nonlocal alternative, a higher proportion of customers chose the regular menu. In the experiment, researchers first set prices at $5.50 for both nonlocal and...

And our favorite restaurant had Mojitos on the menu last summer. You can boil your own with equal parts sugar and water, but I buy mine. Then it became a modern new cocktail for the international in-crowd.

In a quiet ceremony on March 27, 1912, Mrs. Other varieties featured in Washington are the autumn flowering cherry tree, with semi-double pink blooms; the Sargent cherry, with single dark pink flowers; and the Usuzumi cherry, which bears whitish-gray...