The Homestead Archives - Page 16 of 17

Concentrated animal feeding operations near schools may pose asthma risk

Children who attend school near large-scale livestock farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) may be at a higher risk for asthma, according to a new study by University…

Tiffany August 25, 2006

Healthy Eating The Homestead

The Farmers Market Returns

I am so excited! The farmers market in my small hometown is returning after a winter hiatus on May 4th. I am excited because I can foresee already that I…

Tiffany April 29, 2006

Environment The Homestead

Organic Corn and Soybean Farming Uses Less Energy

Organic farming produces same corn and soybean yields as conventional farms, but consumes less energy and no pesticides, study finds By Susan S. Lang ITHACA, N.Y. -- Organic farming produces…

Tiffany January 9, 2006

Gardening Self Sufficiency The Homestead

Become a Farmer

Perhaps you imagine that to be a farmer you must have a hundred acres of tillable land, a big red barn, cows grazing in a green field, rows of corn…

Tiffany December 10, 2005

A Green Home Natural Product Reviews The Homestead

Compost in Your Kitchen

Have you seen the NatureMill Kitchen Composter that keeps kitchen scraps out of landfills and enriches the soil naturally? This is easily one of the coolest gadgets we've come across…

Tiffany December 8, 2005