Well-Managed Livestock Manure Is A Farmer’s Best Friend
July 4, 2022Dealing with animal excrement doesn’t have to stink! Put that livestock manure to work on the farm with management practices that yield nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Poop Is Awesome—Except When It’s Not
February 13, 2015Manure is a garden godsend—cat dung, however, should be reserved for the litter box.
I’ve Got Worms In My Bedroom!
January 16, 2015Who needs to dole out $40 for a pound of red wigglers when the worms in the horse manure do just fine?
Poop is Pollution, Wisconsin Says
January 13, 2015Insurance policies in Wisconsin won’t cover farmers’ manure liabilities, as this precious farm resource is now deemed a pollutant. Other states, watch out!
9 Ways to Keep the Smell Out of Your Barn
December 4, 2014Reduce unwanted odors on your farm to keep your animals healthy and your neighbors satisfied.
5 Soil Amendments to Grow Better Herbs
April 30, 2014Culinary flair starts in the garden. Use these tips to build healthy soil your herbs will love.
5 Ways to Make Coop-Cleaning Easier
March 19, 2014Cut farm-chore corners without putting the health of your chickens at risk with one or more of these coop-cleaning techniques.
Poop Inspection: The First Step in Homestead Health
March 18, 2014It never ceases to amaze me how much of my life revolves around feces! From baby diapers to golden compost, much of my day is spent cleaning, shoveling or scooping poop.
Feed Your Houseplants with Compost Tea
February 19, 2014Most of us who garden, fertilize our plants at one point or another. How many of us think about feeding houseplants in the same way?
Dung Beetles
August 14, 2012The other day, Uzzi and I were lying in the shade chewing cud when we glanced down and our eyes bugged out—there was a shiny black beetle pushing a big ball of manure with his back feet.
