I had a boss once who used to drive me nuts. One day he gave me three tasks. My response was, “What is the priority of these tasks? Which one should I do first?” He would say, “Matt, they’re all important.” Even though I hounded him about it, he wouldn’t prioritize them. This is what’s… Continue Reading
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My Strategy for Dealing with Deer on the Farm
Post Written by Tim Huntley Where we live, deer are as common as dogs, so keeping them out of the vegetables is an issue that every local farmer or gardener must address. After doing a lot of research and talking to other farmers, I decided to tackle the problem from several different angles. I erected… Continue Reading
A Flock of Fowl: Keeping Backyard Chickens
For the past six years, my family and I have owned a few backyard chickens, and by a few, I mean anywhere from 6 to over 100. We primarily keep them because we eat a lot of eggs; however we have also raised and butchered some for meat. If you have considered having your own… Continue Reading
The Grass is Greener, but the Weeds are Taller
Often, as visitors come to the farm for the first time, they make a comment about how beautiful things are, and in general, I agree. A dairy cow with her calf, fifty or so chickens scratching in the dirt, a few hives of honeybees, and a bounty of garden produce makes for a pretty compelling… Continue Reading
Practical tips for living sustainably: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 5 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big question – isn’t this whole… Continue Reading
Caring for the land: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 4 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big question – isn’t this whole… Continue Reading
Food independence or elitism? An interview with Joel Salatin (part 3 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In this video: The big question – isn’t this whole sustainable food… Continue Reading
Real food education: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 2 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we asked the question, who is Joel Salatin? We heard his thoughts on accidental activism, his personal history of farming (his family’s history in central America, how he got Polyface Farms started, and more). He also talked about new ideas for Polyface, and what may be… Continue Reading
A short history of Polyface Farms: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 1 of 5)
Back in January as I was pondering the Liberty Garden concept, thinking about education, outreach, and scale – I asked myself, if I could interview anyone about the food system, sustainability, and the future of American food independence, who would it be? Immediately, I thought of Joel Salatin. Joel is the owner and founder of… Continue Reading
Heirlooms and Hybrids
When deciding which veggies to grow in your garden, you know that you need to choose varieties appropriate for your growing season, but beyond that there are many, many options. A common decision point is heirloom or hybrid. There is no right answer. Some people are squarely in the heirloom only camp, and some folks… Continue Reading