Environment

Abercrombie & Fitch a Niche Market – & How It Relates to SlowMoneyFarm

May 9, 2013
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Abercrombie & Fitch a Niche Market – & How It Relates to SlowMoneyFarm

So it’s been widely discussed, insulted, criticized and not very much supported when CEO Mike Jeffries talked about their target audience. This is their market, followed through with models must work for them then get picked to model. This insures young model hopefuls are in their stores, no matter their sales talent. “In every...

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Illegal Farming Practices & Common Sense

May 8, 2013
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Illegal Farming Practices & Common Sense

I see, on a regular basis, reports online that farms aren’t regulated when the truth is far from that. A friend with a larger hog farm must maintain feed purchase records similar to a feed store – she’s not reselling but it falls under the requirements to do so. When we look at offering...

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What is No-Till?

April 25, 2013
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I recently posted this picture of amassed corn stalk residue on my The Farmer’s Life facebook page with the description “Water has caused crop residue to accumulate in some areas creating a thick mat. In our no-till fields. We may have to burn a few of these to assist the planter in placing seed...

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Stocking Density, Overcrowding, Excess Consumption – How Do We Balance?

April 25, 2013
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Stocking Density, Overcrowding, Excess Consumption – How Do We Balance?

On any given day there are hundreds of stories, repeating tales and condemnation of factory farms. The horrible conditions in feedlots and commercial facilities are repeated, and too often it’s not with context. Then comes a comment that makes me sit up and say “WHAT?!” Such was the case last night. As a small...

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Happy Earth Day, y’all!

April 22, 2013
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Happy Earth Day, y’all!

People from all over the place are celebrating Earth Day today, which I tend to refer to as "Monday".  In fact, I know today is Earth Day only because it was printed on a calendar I have hanging in the milking barn. When you practice what Earth Da...

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Happy Earth Day, y’all!

April 22, 2013
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Happy Earth Day, y’all!

People from all over the place are celebrating Earth Day today, which I tend to refer to as "Monday".  In fact, I know today is Earth Day only because it was printed on a calendar I have hanging in the milking barn. When you practice what Earth Da...

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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

April 22, 2013
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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Many think saving energy is great if someone else does it. Recycling is great if it’s not inconvenient. So what about Earth day? The US Environmental Protection Agency lists a program of Pick 5 for the Environment with ideas to help pull your share. Use the water you need and reuse when possible is...

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Cows & Farmers are Marvelous Recyclers

April 22, 2013
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Cows & Farmers are Marvelous Recyclers

Today people are recognizing Earth Day. The ruminant animals on our farm celebrate Earth Day everyday by utilizing products nobody else can use.

Dairy cows are the most amazing creatures because they can change many different kinds of feed
stuffs, by-products and marginal forages into nutrient rich milk! Many ingredients we feed cows are by-products; soybean...

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Cows & Farmers are Marvelous Recyclers

April 22, 2013
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Cows & Farmers are Marvelous Recyclers

Today people are recognizing Earth Day. The ruminant animals on our farm celebrate Earth Day everyday by utilizing products nobody else can use.

Dairy cows are the most amazing creatures because they can change many different kinds of feed
stuffs, by-products and marginal forages into nutrient rich milk! Many ingredients we feed cows are by-products; soybean...

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Population – How Crowded is Too Crowded?

April 8, 2013
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Population – How Crowded is Too Crowded?

Factory farms. Overcrowding. Animals in close quarters to make maximum use of every square foot. Critics put these things forth as the worst of agriculture. If we mention keeping 80 rabbits in the space of a three car garage it’s called overcrowding, even if each animal has their own space, is fed and watered...

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