With spring already here (allegedly -- this remains to be seen in snowy PA), migratory birds will start flocking back to the Northeast for the breeding season. While the appearance of the robin is the first surefire sign that spring is coming, you ...
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Insights About Antibiotic Free Meat
We’ve all seen them. Meat products at your local grocery store with the words “antibiotic free” stamped on the front of a package in bold letters. Contrary to what many may believe about this statement, all meat products are antibiotic free. Let ...
Amish Innovation
The Amish are often viewed as simple -- they’re known as the “Plain People,” after all. We consider them part of the “old world”; they don’t use much technology, drive cars, or educate past the eighth grade. But to only categorize them as a quiet, ...
Honey Bees – Interesting Facts
There are a million facts (an exaggerated guess) about honey bees available on the Internet. Why the need for another list? I came to realize that my knowledge was somewhat lacking after helping an apiarist with the hives on our farm and completing a ...
Thickening Forage with Spring Oats
During mid to late March in many regions, you'll notice a slight greening on pastures from a variety of cool seasonal perennial grasses starting to sprout. Rather than spreading manure for planting warm weather crops, you might consider thickening ...