Expert commentary on sustainable agriculture, plus advice on raising livestock. http://www.motherearthnews.com/ Transitioning seedlings from indoor starts to outdoor plants http://www.motherearthnews.com/permaculture/transplanting-brassicas.aspx Bethann Weick Wed, 23 May 2012 19:53:22 CST Why raw milk? Why goat milk? Things to consider for good health and nutrition for you family. Also a trick to get stubborn kids to nurse from a bottle. http://www.motherearthnews.com/caprine-community/goats-why-raw-goat-milk.aspx By Janice Spaulding Tue, 15 May 2012 14:52:46 CST Vermont farmer Walter Jeffries details all the cuts of meat on a pig, as well as many other uses of the animal, from working the soil to providing delicious lard for baked goods. http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-happy-homesteader/what-good-is-a-pig-cuts-of-pork-nose-to-tail.aspx By Walter Jeffries Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:07 CST The flowers weren't just there to be pretty. They provided a long blooming source of forage for our bees and the native pollinators. http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-farmyard/homegrown-life-flowers-arent-just-for-lookin-pretty.aspx By Farm Aid and Homegrown.org Mon, 14 May 2012 09:52:12 CST We wanted to write up a post about asparagus to explain how farmers look at the crop, but also as a sort of apology to our customers. We have spent many hours in the field and on the phone seeking farmers with an existing asparagus supply. We had man http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-farmyard/homegrown-life-an-ode-to-the-elusive-asparagus.aspx By Farm Aid and Homegrown.org Mon, 14 May 2012 09:45:29 CST There are various means for developing an edible landscape. http://www.motherearthnews.com/permaculture/creating-an-edible-landscape.aspx Bethann Weick Thu, 10 May 2012 06:21:18 CST Undervalued yet nutritious traditional foods can make a difference in food nutrition in developing nations. http://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-farming/traditional-foods-project-zwfz1205zhun.aspx From the Global Environment Facility Wed, 09 May 2012 11:26:13 CST A beginning farmer makes the most practical fencing choice available to her: electric nets. And gets tangled up, occasionally. http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-happy-homesteader/the-beginning-farmer-a-farm-renters-best-friend.aspx By Jennifer Nyberg Fri, 04 May 2012 16:01:58 CST Corn ethanol is being used more and more as a fuel, but important debates over feed crops, food prices and the fuel efficiency of various biofuels may limit its future use. http://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-farming/corn-ethanol-ze0z1205zsie.aspx By Daniel Imhoff Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:29 CST In California, grass roots volunteers delivered almost a million petitions signed by registered voters to restore our fundamental right to know what's in our food. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/Millions-Against-Monsanto-zwfz1205zhun.aspx From Organic Consumers Association Thu, 03 May 2012 13:32:20 CST