Join Mark from SelfSufficientMe as he demonstrates how to plant pineapple tops in your own garden. Discover why pineapples ...

As we prepare for spring and summer planting and look for ways to improve soil health, the question of using manure as a fertilizer comes up. Recently we were asked if it is ok to use the cow “patties ...

Last week, for a minute, it seemed like spring was here; then it rained, and the next morning we were shoveling a path to the barn. Never fear! March is around the corner, and with it, an opportunity ...

A growing body of research suggests that combining biochar with other soil amendments such as compost, manure, or fertilizers may improve soil health more effectively than using biochar alone. A new ...

Assemblymember Damon Connolly of San Rafael has introduced a bill intended to help California dairies reduce greenhouse gas emissions by changing how they manage cow manure. Assembly Bill 2100 seeks ...

It is once again the time of year when the poultry industry tends to see an increase in respiratory disease. Winter conditions make these diseases more challenging to overcome. Ventilation rates can ...

Construction on the biochar composting facility in Winton Woods is underway. Great Parks Sustainability Coordinator Stephanie Bacher says the bays will be used to hold biochar and the working compost ...

A short, anonymous survey aimed at determining the number of horses in Geauga County could benefit horse owners, boarding stables and regional water resources. A short, anonymous survey aimed at ...

This is my first VLog whereby I capture my thoughts of the day whilst I'm working on our small acreage doing daily tasks to stay as self-sufficient as possible. Today's task is composting down "green" ...

Sen. Ken Rozenboom and his family have farmed and raised hogs for decades in south central Iowa. The Rozenbooms, like most livestock operators in Iowa, collect the hog manure in on-site lagoons, pump ...

Q: Last week, the article about spreading and turning under the mulched leaves and some manure made me wonder ... why “heat-treated” manure? My son lives in the valley and there is a stable where ...