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Organic Livestock Recieve Emancipation Proclamation from USDA

February 15, 2010 On Friday, February 12, the USDA issued its final ruling for Access to Pasture organic certification requirements for all organic livestock producers. The National Organic Program (NOP) began in October of 2002, and up until the present was designed to ensure that pasture and ruminant animals received adequate access to pasture grass, [...]

Bird Houses: Using Nature to Control a Farm Pest (video)

Bird Houses: Using Nature to Control a Farm Pest (video)

Jon Bansen, a third-generation dairy farmer, demonstrates one of his techniques for using nature to control his fly populations. For those who may be so inclined, here are instructions on how to make your own bird house.