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Question by Kailyn: sustainable agriculture? what impact on ecosystems and the biosphere does sustainable agriculture have?? Give your answer to this question below!

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How do you start raising bees for honey?

Image by heather.morrison At least, I think it’s a carpenter bee? Apparently they burrow and live largely solitary lives (outside of raising their own young). This one was building a nest in an old log in my mother’s backyard! Question by Greywolf: How do you start raising bees for honey? What do I need and […]

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This is the first year I’ve tried my hand at raised bed gardening.?

Image by suburbandollar My raised bed gardens I built this year. They are constructed of 2"x12" boards and are 8’x4′. Question by JennyP: This is the first year I’ve tried my hand at raised bed gardening.? I’ve had great luck with everything except one of the types of cucumbers I planted. I’ve never tasted anything […]

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Question by : What needs to happen to move towards sustainable organic agriculture as a means to feed our growing population? What do you think needs to happen to move towards sustainable organic agriculture as a means to feed our growing population? What do you think? Answer below!

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Question by debbie: how to start a worm bed? how can i start a worm bed from scratch.. please tell me how to start it from the beginning. and what food do i use? will they keep coming back? do i have to build a box? any info will help… Can you help? Leave your […]

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I read that square foot gardening is less expensive than normal, how is that?

Image by kmvinther My new square foot garden. 4 x 4 foot box. Planting tomorrow! Question by Okc-Bro: I read that square foot gardening is less expensive than normal, how is that? Once you figure in the cost of the lumber and all the other materials you would use making a raised bed (soil, amendments, […]

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Can anyone help me on how to build or make beehive box for bees?

Image by London Permaculture Beehive at the Alara Forest Garden. Question by thelak89: Can anyone help me on how to build or make beehive box for bees? I have bees living in one of the roofs at my home, and this is preventing me and my family from making the neccessary renovations at our backyard. […]

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What are the Pros of Sustainable Agriculture?

Image by KSukalac Posted via email from CommunicAction Question by midnightpixie_2008: What are the Pros of Sustainable Agriculture? What are the Pros and Cons of Sustainable Agriculture? having a debate with my husband and need some answers. What do you think? Answer below!

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POLYFACE FARM – Joel Salatin

Check out FRESH, the documentary that stars Joel Salatin, at www.FRESHthemovie.com. Joel Salatin writes in his website that he is “in the redemption business: healing the land, healing the food, healing the economy, and healing the culture.” And if you visited his farm, you’d know he means it & lives it! He produces beef, chicken, […]

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