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Non-GM Breakthroughs Leave GM Behind “…you’ve missed the great unpublished story of 2007 – all the non-GM answers to precisely the problems (drought-resistance, salt-resistance, biofortification, etc.) that proponents claim only GM can solve.” ***** Five minutes with Ken Meter, sustainable … Continue reading →

The msucovy ducks I have presently are quite the pretty rainbow of colors! I have a couple that are white with brownish heads and tail feathers. This drake is grayish white with a gray head. This one is a pretty … Continue reading →

Our little chicken house in the pasture sits snowbound. But before we know it the shed will be surrounded by fresh green spring grass, and busy with 3-week-old broiler chicks. 3 years ago: Everyday miracles

Thanks for all the good conversation about collecting from customers. Keep it coming! I was glad to have some of you chime in from the customer’s perspective. I’m not sure we answered ang’s question. Sounds like ang is having a … Continue reading →

Another snow day today. The kids were happy, but I keep reminding them they won’t be happy when they’re in school in June! 4 years ago: Flirting 1 year ago: Polishing off his stash

Piggies! Genie at The Inadvertent Gardener was the only one to guess it! I also liked Ang’s guess, and no, he would not be allowed to keep the laptop 🙂 These are Madeline’s 4-H project pigs. In order for them … Continue reading →

Living food: raising standards “What is becoming clear to the public is that buying meat — or any other food — should involve knowledge of growers’ practices. When it comes to a family’s health, quality is worth the cost.” ***** … Continue reading →

Can you guess who/what is moving into my garage tomorrow? 3 years ago: My buns are burning 1 year ago: Eating from the freezer

Push to expand locally grown food sales From the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. The article says about my alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, “UNI will spend about $230,000 this year on local food, Secor said, about double from a … Continue reading →

This is the 3rd day this week of snow, blowing snow, white out, yada yada yada. School has already called a 2-hour delay for tomorrow morning. We took a heifer to the locker this afternoon. I wasn’t sure we’d make … Continue reading →