I've followed the hooplah in Europe from a distance and am puzzled as to where all this horsemeat is coming from.
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posted by col_pogo
on Mar 3, 2013 -
23 answers
Recently purchased a farm property with a Cistern, It currently is filled from the eavestroughs. Any suggestions for starting it up and keeping it running smoothly?
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posted by vidarling
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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What does it mean for palm oil and soya to be 'organically farmed'? Is it ethical to buy products with organic palm oil in? (I know that in general palm oil is
bad news and I try to avoid it.)
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posted by daisyk
on Jan 18, 2013 -
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Does climate change ever work in farmers favor? If one region becomes inhospitable for growing a crop due to climate change (like coffee in Peru), does it mean another part of the world may become perfect for growing that crop that was previously not?
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posted by secretbenjamin
on May 27, 2012 -
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We have an 1 acre field of grass and a few other plants like dandelions etc. We want to turn it into a garden of heirloom and "open pollinated" food, in an effort to reduce our footprint as well as feed our family and others. The question I have is what is the best way to "break" the ground the first time.
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posted by mrgroweler
on May 11, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm interested in joining/starting some kind of sustainable, intentional community in Hawaii. I've done some basic googling and found some WWOOF places, but I was hoping Metafilter could give more personal feedback. I'm in Honolulu right now and have funds to put roots down elsewhere in the islands. Can anyone recommend a good sustainability course, farm, or personal contacts?
posted by eurypteris
on Apr 14, 2012 -
6 answers
Has anyone else noticed that in loose-leaf packages of spinach from the store there's often a few leaves of a grass-like green in with them? What are they, and why do they go bad so fast?
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posted by gusandrews
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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Hi, i will be working with a group of woman in Jaipur, India later in the year that creat handly crafts, the woman farm or 4 months of the year and in the off season are tough basic handicraft techniques to create income.
I trying to find out what these woman farmers produce from the land.
Does anyone know what Is grown and farmed in the area around Jaipur.
posted by peter1982peter
on Dec 30, 2011 -
7 answers
This is a Fermi Question, I only need an approximate answer: How long would the yarn spun from a single sheep's wool be? Is 2 miles reasonable? What's a good lower bound?
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posted by ch3cooh
on Nov 4, 2011 -
10 answers
The Canadian Wheat Board's monopsony is being
abolished. If I were a wheat farmer in Saskatchewan, what could I expect to see over the next five years?
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posted by twirlip
on Oct 17, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm considering buying a 21-acre farm for personal (non-commercial) use and enjoyment. What should I know before launching into this endeavor?
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posted by foggy out there now
on Aug 30, 2011 -
29 answers
I'm looking for an NPR segment or show that aired in the last year or so. In this story, the issues of diabetes and obesity on Native American reservations were discussed.
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posted by anansi
on Jun 5, 2011 -
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Starting in a month, my girlfriend and I will be living for the summer in a 10x16, two room Kelty tent we bought on craigslist. We will be living/working on a farm outside of Olympia, WA. We'd love any advice/experience you might have on long-term tent living. We're super excited about it but we are aware it will suck sometimes... what sucked about it and how can we prepare for the suck? Lots more details inside on building a makeshift kitchen, hopefully cozy bedroom, etc.
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posted by Corduroy
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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I want to live on a large expanse of land, but avoid insane $$$ in property taxes. They say having a farm is the way to go. In that vein: How many maple and birch trees would I have to grow and tap to produce enough syrup of each for personal use? (I'm guessing a gallon if I eat pancakes regularly.)
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posted by lettuchi
on Mar 5, 2011 -
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Why, in the middle of winter (now, in Central MI), would a farmer plow under only a strip of land in the middle of his (previously harvested but un-tilled) field?
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posted by Chrischris
on Mar 4, 2011 -
17 answers
How do I deal with community supported agriculture flakes? I NEED people to pick up their shares.
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posted by melissam
on Jan 15, 2011 -
39 answers
I'd like to buy enough seeds to grow enough food to survive for 2 years, for 6 people. And then store it.
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posted by sully75
on Aug 6, 2010 -
18 answers
I'm looking for an online payment system to work with existing website/online inventory database. The catch: I'm selling some high dollar equipment.
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posted by whiskey point
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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I want to know about the best simulation games out there. Preferably regular (Steam/disc-based) rather than online games - if you know of a farming game that isn't Farmville - or Agricola - I'd be up for that.
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posted by mippy
on May 31, 2010 -
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I am trying to create a garden on an extremely sandy soil. I am going to bring a foot worth of quality soil from outside. What would be my best bet? Raised beds? Wide Rows?
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posted by Sentus
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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What are the best resources/where might I be able to find statistics around agriculture/food supply? I'm interested specifically in being able to do comparisons between inputs and costs between industrial and local/sustainable agriculture.
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posted by lhl
on Feb 28, 2010 -
7 answers
Organic Farming Startup: any guide to capital costs out there?
Starting an organic farm in North Florida...
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posted by gnomicPerfect
on Feb 15, 2010 -
6 answers
I am thinking about starting a landscaping business. I don't really have direct experience in the field. Looking for resources.
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posted by Sentus
on Nov 4, 2009 -
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In factory farming, what are the chemicals - additives, preservatives and colorings that are added to poultry?
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posted by watercarrier
on Sep 13, 2009 -
15 answers
What do you think the most iconic images of a farm are the twenty first century?
posted by tnygard
on Aug 13, 2009 -
22 answers
I'm looking for pretty/ interesting blogs about homesteading and living in rural areas
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posted by Sijeka
on Feb 4, 2009 -
19 answers
Calorie value of food compared to the value to create it. Does it really take more to create than is gained from consuming? If so, do biofuels make an energy profit?
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posted by twine42
on Jul 29, 2008 -
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