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How do we call those people doing aquaculture?

April 30, 2011 1 Comment

Image by Bytemarks November’s Bytemarks Lunch visit to the McKinley aquaculture fish farm. Question by explorer: How do we call those people doing aquaculture? I’ve read the definition of fisherman and it says: a man who catches fish as a sport or occupation Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. © 1993-2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. How about […]

What are the Pros of Sustainable Agriculture?

April 30, 2011 2 Comments

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!

Legal amount of chickens for an urban backyard?

April 30, 2011 5 Comments

Image by niallkennedy 2 chickens in their coop near 3rd and Bryant in San Francisco. Question by Eve;;xo: Legal amount of chickens for an urban backyard? i already have 6 chickens and im curious about expanding my flock, does anyone know the legal limit? Also, crows keep stealing the chickens eggs everytime they lay one, […]

Growing Tomatoes !

April 29, 2011 25 Comments

So, today we’re gonna talk about tomatoes… Great info for tomato gardening!

Anyone raise urban chickens?

April 28, 2011 2 Comments

Question by linymama: Anyone raise urban chickens? we live in a small town within city limits. i am wanting to get a few bantam chickens for the backyard. any pointers or suggestions about coops/ placement (to minimize smell)? What do you think? Answer below!

Are cover crops in grain fields harvested?

April 28, 2011 3 Comments

Question by farmgirl: Are cover crops in grain fields harvested? This may be a silly question but I was wondering, when farmers plant a cover crop such as buckwheat in their grain fields do they harvest the buckwheat grains along with the main grain or is it just turned into green manure? I understand that […]

Sustainable Agriculture.?

April 28, 2011 2 Comments

Image by Walmart Stores In India, Walmart will partner will more than one million farmers and farm workers to source 50 percent of its fresh produce as part of the company’s Sustainable Agriculture platform. Question by Autum Owl: Sustainable Agriculture.? For my exam I have to write a Research project on Sustainable Agriculture. I need […]

Does anyone have a template for excel or word they use for planning their square foot gardening?

April 28, 2011 1 Comment

Image by mrmole blogged at sunflower369.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/square-foot-garden-… Question by paty t: Does anyone have a template for excel or word they use for planning their square foot gardening? Does anyone have a template for excel or word they use for planning their square foot gardening? Add your own answer in the comments!

What is the cost to build and start an aquaponics system?

April 28, 2011 2 Comments

Image by nicmcc Aquaponics Greenhouse – growing tilapia too. Question by Richard M: What is the cost to build and start an aquaponics system? I have built and been running a homemade hydroponics system in my gagrage growing tomatos and have recently discovered aquaponics(using fish for the nutrient supply) does anyone have experince in this, […]

With honey becoming scarce, Is it practicle to raise bumble bees for polination ?

April 28, 2011 9 Comments

Question by Mr.bea: With honey becoming scarce, Is it practicle to raise bumble bees for polination ? I realizr their honey is nnot good, but for the past few years I have seen lots of bumble bees in my garden and not many honey bees. One day we may be glasd to see the killer […]