Italy is quite different from the U.S., and I, quite frankly, think it offers a good role model for American agriculture.
Reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint” by keeping it active. Give your dog or cat time each day to play outside—under your supervision, of course. From the 8 billion pounds of kitty litter heading to landfills each year to the effects of a pet’s carnivorous diet, pet owners should be aware of the substantial carbon footprint left […]
At this time of year, the supermarket could just make me cry, but I've got a few solutions.
It’s ironic that I have to work so hard to maintain my urban farm that I find I don’t have much time to enjoy it.
Cleaning Up Brownfieldsbrownfield, city farmers, EPACity farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination in vacant lots for growing.City farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination in vacant lots for growing.City farmers can work with local governments and voluntary programs to clean up contamination […]
Courtesy Be Local Northern Colorado/Dan Bihn The more than 40 vendors at the winter farmers markets in Fort Collins, Colo., sell products like meats, wine and cider, cheese, baked goods, coffee, and crafts. It’s around this time of year that farmers markets shut their doors until the spring, but across the country, some farmers markets […]
Fifteen Dartmouth College students take part in the fifth annual cross-country road trip to bring awareness and prompt eco-friendly actions and lifestyle changes.
Raising and understanding Myotonic goats. The curious, docile nature of Myotonic goats only adds to their appeal.
Knowing whether and how to feed your bottle baby colostrum or colostrum replacer is just one thing to consider when raising baby livestock.
Learn how you can grow vegetable and herb varieties in containers within easy reach of the kitchen.

Mixing homemade potting soil gives you the flexibility to give your container vegetable garden the nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong.