A group of beekeepers in rural Pennsylvania are using a simple strategy to keep their bees healthy and happy: keep them out of their yards.Their approach is a simple one.They have two-way mirrors placed in front of their hives, so that bees can’t enter the house.The mirrors also allow for the bees to breathe, which […]
What to do when you buy a farm supply farm
Farm Bureau Insurance is offering a free insurance plan to homeowners and renters who are not covered by a traditional mortgage.The service, called Farm Bureau Farm and Home, will cover about $50 in cash premiums to cover farm products and farm services, including irrigation, crop insurance, and pest control.The Farm Bureau says the service is […]
Why do some animals keep dying at farms?
Farm animals are being slaughtered and killed in the UK to meet the demand for meat.Animal rights groups are urging farmers to take extra measures to protect their animals from disease and suffering, as well as for the welfare of their workers.Animals have a high mortality rate, and have been killed in appalling conditions in […]
Why the Ant Farm is so important to the world
It seems that a lot of the time when we’re talking about the ethics of animals we’re looking at the actions of people.This week we’re tackling the elephant in the room: the animal agriculture industry.In this post we’ll talk about the ethical issues surrounding animal farming, the different types of farming, and the ways in […]
What did a man do to make his cow a man?
The story of a cow farmer who had the courage to take his cow home and have it become a man.source The National Enquirer article Cow farmer makes son a man article The boy was raised by his mother in the cow fields of California, a land of wild grass, sunflowers, and bison, and he […]
Girl meets farm and family farm in Kentucky
Farm girl Katie Lutz, 13, has just finished her first year of high school at Kinkade High School in Kentucky.She’s been the center of a national conversation about the growing number of farm girls being turned away from school, and she wants to be the face of that change.Katie has been in foster care since […]
Costa Farms win Tanaka farm win
The Costa Blanca farm win in Tanaka will take on a whole new meaning with Malibu Farms, as the win will be paired with the Tanaka Farm Vineyards Vineyard wines.The win will have an impact on the vineyards wine portfolio, with Malibru Farms Vineyard taking on Tanaka’s first win.“The win is an immediate benefit to […]
How to Build a Real Estate Broker with a Farm in Kentucky
With a few years of experience in real estate, the founder of the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) is ready to launch her own farm business in the Kentucky hills.But that doesn’t mean she’s willing to be content with just one farm.As she puts it, “I’ve got a lot of work to do.”This is the first […]
Google’s new Google Fiber video streaming app for Android and iOS is coming soon to Google TV
Google has rolled out an update to its Android app, Google TV, that will allow users to watch YouTube video with Google Fiber.Google says the app will be available for download today for Android phones and tablets.Google also says it will roll out the video streaming service for Android TV devices later this year.Google’s new […]
How to save your farm in California
The state of California has a new law that allows farmers to file for a refund if they purchase a farm stand that they never used.Farm stand refunds are available to buyers who purchase a stand that is no longer in use, but it’s not necessary for farmers to buy a stand to receive one.However, […]