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Bison Ranching for Beginners

Bison is the fastest growing meat market in the United States today, as more and more consumers discover the delicious taste and many health and environmental benefits of bison meat. In 2007, consumer demand...

9 comments    how to bison american bison
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Riparian Buffer Zones

If you are fortunate enough to have a stream running along or across your property, it is important to educate yourself about the basics of riparian management. The Benefits of Riparian Buffer Zones...

0 comments    hubchallenge agriculture
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Understanding Labels on Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Products

Many consumers are willing to pay more for meat, eggs, and dairy products from animals that have been raised humanely and sustainably, but unfortunately, in America the US Department of Agriculture does...

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Why Grassfed is Best

Eating meat, dairy, and eggs from animals that have been exclusively grassfed is more nutritious, more humane, and better for the environment. The American Grassfed Association defines grassfed products from...

3 comments    health food nutrition
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The Benefits of Bison

Bison meat is a healthy, delicious, and environmentally sound alternative to beef. Bison is tasty! Bison meat is not at all gamey and tastes similar to beef, but sweeter and richer. Bison is healthy!...

2 comments    diet nutrition meat
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The Benefits of Grass Fed Beef

If you are concerned about your health, animal welfare, and the environment, making the switch from grain fed to grass fed beef is one of the best things you can do. The Health Benefits of Grass Fed Beef...

5 comments    food beef grass fed beef
Large Black and Tamworth sows and piglets. Photo by amandabhslater.77

The Benefits of Pastured Pork

The vast majority of pork consumed in the United States today comes from huge hog confinement operations, known as CAFOs. Each building in a typical CAFO might hold 1,000 or more sows, or 10,000+ market hogs....

1 comment    food pork pigs
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Organic vs. Conventional Farming

A recent study showed that 56% of Americans don't know what organically grown means and so are reluctant to pay what seems like more money for organically grown produce. Today we're going to set the facts...

5 comments    health food environment
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Farmscaping

Source: http://benton-franklin.wsu.edu/agriculture/Farmscaping.html "Farmscaping" is a holistic approach to pest control on farms that focuses on increasing biodiversity in order to maintain healthy...

5 comments    nature gardening wildlife
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Which Coffee Is Most Eco Friendly And Sustainable?

Enjoyed my millions, coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages. Unfortunately, much of the coffee that we drink daily, is produced using unsustainable social, and environmental practices. Huge...

1 comment    pesticides fair trade organic coffee
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