Mother Earth News Ask Our Experts - Sustainable Farming

What skills/knowledge do you need to become a farmer?

Mother Earth News — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:10:33 CST

Farming isn't�a skill that can be easily learned from a book. Here's some advice and a collection of resources to help you decide whether you're ready to try your hand at it.

What would be the best/cheapest livestock to begin homesteading with?

Mother Earth News — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:45:25 CST

Advice from a sustainable farming expert on how to get started with livestock on a small piece of land.

What is the true definition of free-range chicken?

Mother Earth News — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:51:31 CST

Advice on how to find eggs that are truly healthy and humanely raised.

How can I protect my free-range chickens from predators?

Mother Earth News — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:56:51 CST

If you raise free-range poultry, you're likely to lose some birds to predators, but you can minimize your losses. Here are some tips that can help protect your chickens from hawks and owls.

Can you feed fruit pulp to livestock?

Mother Earth News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:40:30 CST

In some circumstances, fruit pulp can be a good food for�livestock. Here are a few examples of how it can be used.

I want to buy some land and begin organic farming. What are some resources that might help me find cheap land?

Mother Earth News — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:41:20 CST

Here are a few sources that can help you find affordable farm land.

I've heard that livestock grazing is good for the soil. How can that be?

Mother Earth News — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:05:43 CST

It's true, under the right circumstances, livestock grazing does help build healthy soil. Here's how it works.

My three goats have recently started jumping their fencing. Is there any way to keep the goats confined without putting in a new fence, like a deterrent around the garden and house?

Mother Earth News — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:51:05 CST

Try this expert advice to keep goats from getting out of the pasture.

What do I feed my chickens to get the most flavorful, nutritious eggs?

Mother Earth News — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:45:16 CST

If you're looking for eggs with the highest nutrient content, seek out eggs from pastured poultry.�Here's why these eggs are the healthiest,�as well as�more information for people who want to raise birds on pasture.

How do I certify my farm as organic?

Mother Earth News — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:34:40 CST

A sustainable agriculture professor explain the organic certification process.