A few weeks ago, I attended a dinner hosted by a local farm girl group in New Orleans.A group of girls from the local farm group sat around a table and talked about how they all got their start in farm life.I was curious about what the group had in common, so I asked the […]
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How to Make a Great Cow Farm
By Robert RomanoOctober 16, 2018 3:02pmWhen you start looking for a cow farm, you might think about how big you want it to be and how much land it should be growing.But you may not know what to look for.A cow farm is a small, open-air farm where cows are kept for milk.In many ways, […]
How to Get Rid of the Raccoon on a Farm
When you’re in the mood for a bit of a rustic dinner, you might want to skip the meat, dairy and dairy products and get a quick fix of some fresh berries and greens.And if you’re going to go the traditional route, it’s a good idea to get an early start by growing the berries […]
How to grow alpacas for export
The first batch of alpacases is in the bag, but there’s still a lot of work to do to get the farm up and running.The farmers and ranchers of alpaca ranching state of California are seeking to export alpacased meat to the United States, and they’re in a race against time.California’s Department of Agriculture says […]
Roloff Farm: How a tree farm has saved a rural town
The story of Roloffs farm in central New York State is an unlikely tale of perseverance, and resilience, and a community that has thrived thanks to the dedication of their members.The RolOff Farm is located in the town of Woodstock, New York. The RolOFF Farm was built in the early 1970s as a tree house.It has […]
Which animals have the best natural health?
Answering a question that has plagued the animal welfare movement for years, this article explores what animal welfare advocates believe is the most important health and wellness traits for animals.We begin with some basics: Are animals capable of caring for themselves?Are they sentient?And finally, we discuss the current state of the research in the field.
Which teams are still in contention for the 2019 NFL draft?
The NFL draft is set to start this weekend, and if the league is looking to add some depth to its depth chart, one of the teams that could potentially benefit from adding an extra draft pick is the Dallas Cowboys.While the Cowboys may have the most needs on their roster right now, the team […]
Girl and dog find the perfect new home
The owners of a young Australian dog and a young farm dog have been reunited after the pair lost their lives in a tragic fire at their home in northern New South Wales.The farm dog died in the blaze at Magnolia Farms, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of the town of Wollongong, while the […]
Dairy farmer accused of breaking farm laws
A dairy farmer in Southwestern Ontario has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty after authorities say he broke into his farm’s barn and stole a pig.“I believe that we were all in a lot of pain, and we’re still hurting,” said Steve Rolfe, who has been in and out of custody since March […]
Dairy farmer accused of breaking farm laws
A dairy farmer in Southwestern Ontario has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty after authorities say he broke into his farm’s barn and stole a pig.“I believe that we were all in a lot of pain, and we’re still hurting,” said Steve Rolfe, who has been in and out of custody since March […]