by McMurray Staff | Dec 2, 2013 | Contests
Congratulations to our winners of the 2013 Fall Photo Contest!
by McMurray Staff | Nov 15, 2013 | Joel Salatin
Note: In his recent book, FIELDS OF FARMERS: INTERNING, MENTORING, PARTNERING, GERMINATING, Joel Salatin describes multi-generational, symbiotic farming opportunities. With the average American farmer nearing 60 years old and half of all farmland slated to change...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 28, 2013 | Joel Salatin
As a passionate advocate of pastured poultry, I have a companion protocol for people who don’t have a yard or pasture big enough to accommodate portable shelters. The answer is deep bedding. In general, in a pastured situation, laying hens need a couple of...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 25, 2013 | Chicken Coops
Last week I took a ride down to Ames, Iowa to see the creations of many students from Iowa State University. As reported on KCCI: “Chicken coops designed by new architecture students at Iowa State University are on display. The 20 coops, with names ranging from...
by McMurray Staff | Sep 30, 2013 | Joel Salatin
Today’s food and farming system is distinctly segregated. Following the local food tsunami, however, urban and back yard poultry rearing are on the upswing. City poultry ordinances are popping up everywhere, a welcome sign toward self-reliance and better food....
