Farming
Don De Beyer
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Many cities have separated themselves so much from the country that they no longer appreciate the importance of farming. I have met people who if asked where milk comes from reply “the grocery store”. City folk are so used to the modern conveniences they cannot fathom that somewhere, somebody had to ...
The water cycle is important to the health of the planet and all organisms on it.
How to properly transport livestock.
There are many strategies available to help the farmer weather the winter without incurring excessive levels of expense. In most cases, we don’t have the option of only keeping livestock during the warm months. Therefore the successful farmer will plan for winter and hope that it will be mild.
A man by the name of Arthur Sicard who became frustrated by the difficulty of transporting milk from the farm to market developed the idea for the snowblower. The roots of the snowblower begin in the fields around his farm when he first saw a threshing machine. He realized that by ...
With the ending of summer and the start of fall it became time to once again part with my lambs. Like previously years, I have purchased 10 lambs in late spring and raised them over the summer. This is a small and rewarding business that while not able to make me ...
The farm shop is an important structure on any farm. An all weather maintenance shop will provide a place to repair, service, assemble and modify a wide variety of equipment on the farm. Most farmers will try to fix equipment themselves rather than incurring expensive outside expenses. This means a well ...
Soil compaction is a serious problem on the farm and can result in reduced crop yields. By recognizing the factors that contribute to the problem it is possible to practice better farming techniques which can reduce the cost of soil compaction.
Can We Increase Yields with Increased Seeding Rates?
The goal of every farmer is to have a bountiful crop each year. In order to do this, they must make numerous decisions and often make educated guesses. There are so many variables that will determine a good year that it can seem like gambling sometimes. Fortunately, there are variables that ...
On the farm it will take careful planning and awareness to protect yourself and your customers from food borne allergens. There are several good practices that can be incorporated on the farm to make life easier.