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Meet Lizzie and Robbie — Pigs Rescued From Cruelty, Now Inspiring Kindness
The post Meet Lizzie and Robbie — Pigs Rescued From Cruelty, Now Inspiring Kindness appeared first on Farm Sanctuary.
12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree
Add a festive flock touch to your holiday tree with these whimsical chicken ornaments, the perfect poultry decor to warm up the special season. The post 12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree appeared first on Hobby Farms.
New Ways to Display Poinsettias This Holiday Season
Nothing says the holidays like a poinsettia. This year, try some new ways to display this festive plant. Poinsettias are available in a variety of colors including white, pink, hot pink, yellow, peach, marbled and speckled. These colorful parts of…
How is OptimIA helping vertical farms grow more efficiently and economically?
The OptimIA project, which was funded by USDA in Sept. 2019, is focused on the study of the aerial environment and economics for producing indoor leafy greens. Photo by Rosemary Brandt, College of Ag and Life Sciences, Univ. of Ariz.…
Protect Your Chicken Coop From Common Predators
Chicken predators can wreak havoc on a flock, so protect your coop and run from common predators using the following tips and techniques. The post Protect Your Chicken Coop From Common Predators appeared first on Hobby Farms.
7 Gift Ideas For Farmers In 2022
Need some help with your Christmas shopping this season? Here are seven gift ideas for farmers to spark your imagination and get you started. The post 7 Gift Ideas For Farmers In 2022 appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Ducks Can Bring Real Value To The Backyard
Chickens are the standard egg layers, but ducks can bring distinct value to the backyard, too, in the form of eggs, pest control, entertainment and more! The post Ducks Can Bring Real Value To The Backyard appeared first on Hobby…
Upgrade Your Greenhouse With Smart Devices
A smart greenhouse can be set up and controlled with a few common smart devices and an online service like IFTTT. Here’s how to upgrade your indoor growing! The post Upgrade Your Greenhouse With Smart Devices appeared first on Hobby…
Indoor Ag Science Cafe talks with Robert Colangelo on the right size for a vertical farm
Last year, venture capitalist companies invested $51.7 billion in Ag Tech, but what exactly is Ag Tech? Ag Tech is technology focused agriculture that is meant to increase existing efficiency processes in agriculture and sustainability, which includes everything from aquaculture…
Video RoundUp: 5 Favorite Hobby Farms Stories
We rounded up 5 of our favorite Hobby Farms video stories from the past year. Check them out, then dig into all the great video content from our contributors! The post Video RoundUp: 5 Favorite Hobby Farms Stories appeared first…