SUSTAINABLE FARMING

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Heritage Turkey Breeds: Which One is Right for You?
By Steve and Sharon Ashman
People are starting to talk turkey — we compare six heritage breeds to help you decide which is right for you.
Natural Pest Control for Gardens with Ducks!
By Dave Holderread
A few ducks can help reduce the populations of slugs, grasshoppers and more pests in your garden or around your homestead. Plus, they'll quack you up!
Roundup Kills More Than Weeds
By Amanda Kimble-Evans
Alarming new research on the health hazards of Roundup weed killer is shining a harsh light on a regulatory process that was meant to protect us.
Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria in Chicken
By Laura Sayre
Will a wicked chicken germ run amok?

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Want Milk? Get Goats
Two goats will produce enough quality fresh milk to feed your family all year.

How Farm Policy Affects Us All
Our flawed agriculture policies are long overdue for a major overhaul.

Raising Chickens for Meat: Do-It-Yourself Pastured Poultry
Want to ensure that the chicken on your plate was raised and processed humanely? Do it yourself!

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