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A Full Bladder May Help You Save Money

This revelation comes to us from Mirjam A. Tuk, Debra Trampe and Luk Warlop, faculty in the Department of Marketing and Organization Studies at...

The Cheapest Way to Produce the Best Egg

Here's what the Arbuckles found out when they compared how different supplemental feeds affected the cost and nutrient density of their free range eggs.

Fun and Funny Ways to Celebrate on New Year’s Eve

Here's New Year's Eve around the world. Perhaps it will affect the color of the underwear you choose to wear this year, or maybe...

Snowmen Beware!

If you're building snowmen in your yard this season, consider having extra carrots on hand. You never know what might happen!

The Dead Toad Frog

The yellow jackets were the target. The rest was collateral damage. It's something to consider when deciding what to do about a problem.

Pasture Snow Angels

Have you checked out what your livestock are doing for fun in the pasture?  

Petey – A Lead Steer’s Story

We all have a story about an animal on our place that was more than just livestock, but was a part of the family. Here's the story of Petey the lead steer and how much he brought to the Ashford farm.

Should GMO Foods Be Labeled?

Here's an interesting look at an aspect of GMO foods and their labeling from a whole new perspective: the potential impact on the circle of life.

Farm Hats Make the Man

Mark Twain said, “Clothes make the man”.  I wholeheartedly agree, however when it comes to working on the land, the farm hat is a...

Lard Can Actually Be GOOD For You

Why do we make oat cakes, empanadas and pie crust with lard at Smith Meadows Kitchen? After listening to NPR’s story “Who Killed Lard?” and many...

Eat more meat and save the world

Allan Savory tells us that increasing livestock numbers can reduce desertification and reverse climate change – but where is the scientific evidence? In this article, the author describes what he found when he asked this question. We found it very interesting, and thought you would too. It's sure to bring up some lively and worthwhile discussion, particularly around the idea of Holistic Management, its definition and how it is implemented.

Compost Powered Heat: A New And Proven Form of Renewable Energy

If you've got livestock, you've got manure and other compostables. Here's another way to take advantage of this great resource.

Our Alter Egos

We like being On Pasture when we go online. Who do you turn into when you visit the internet? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE6iAjEv9dQ?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0&w=560&h=315] If you're on a tablet,...

Home Grown Fuel and Feed

Last year, Roger Rainville fueled all his equipment with biodiesel from oilseed crops grown on his farm.  Even more exciting to him than being 100% self-sufficient is that all that fuel only cost $1.71 per gallon. 

Sneaky Pasture Weeds – Sedges and Rushes

Do you have these? Here's how to tell!

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