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Insect based Pet Food

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Are you looking for a new and interesting pet food to try? Insect based pet food may be the perfect option for you! This type of food is made from ground up insects, and it provides your pet with a host of important nutrients that they need to stay healthy.

The development of insect based food is booming in the petfood industry because of the environmental footprint that comes from e.g. traditional meat production normally used in petfoods.

Keep reading to learn more about insect based pet food, including why it’s becoming such a popular choice for pet owners.

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Farming Home & Garden Homesteading

How to set up your Greenhouse – a beginner’s guide

Are you ready to get started with your own greenhouse? Fantastic! In this article we’ll give you a complete rundown of how to set up your greenhouse, what to plant in there and how to make sure you get your first starter-greenhouse-harvest, yummy!

The first thing you need to do is draw out a plan of what you want your greenhouse to look like and choose the best possible location for it on your property.

This is important because if the site isn’t suitable for your house or if it has poor drainage, you could be setting yourself up for some major issues.

Once you’ve found the perfect location, measure out how large you want to build your greenhouse for your garden so that your plans are accurate.

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Farm Animals

Becoming a Beekeeper of honey bees

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How to get started with bees

Becoming a beekeeper with your own bees is a wonderful way to connect with nature and help the environment.

The beehive creates an absolutely stunning smell around your backyard. It’s also a great way to get some exercise and spend time outdoors.

But before you can start as a backyard beekeeper, there are a few things you need to know.

In this article, we will discuss the basics of beekeeping so that you can get started on this rewarding hobby.

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Farm Animals

How to get started with raising chickens

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A beginner’s guide to raising chickens

It may be hard to believe, but it’s only been in the last few years that raising chickens has become popular. There’s a lot of ways to get started, regardless if you have a farm or want to raise backyard chickens.

And with so many new people getting into poultry, there are inevitably a lot of questions about how to get started. After all, raising chickens is not the same as owning a goldfish or hamster.

Chickens need to be treated differently and cared for in a way that ensures they live long and healthy lives. Given this, you’re probably wondering: How do I get started with raising chickens?

Well, we have the answers you’re looking for. We’ve put together this simple guide to help you get started and make sure that your chickens live a long and good life.

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Farm Supplies

Top 10 power tools you need on your farm

Top 10 power tools you need on your small farm

Farm life on an urban farm can be tough. There’s never enough time in the day to get everything done, so it’s important to have access to the best tools possible.

Whether it’s a power tool or hand tool there are some essential tools in the every day life of farm work. Read on for our top 10 list!

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Farm Animals

The best Organic Dog Food for your furry friend

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Choosing the best organic dog foods is a hot topic for pet owners. With so many new foods on the market, it is hard to know which one to choose.

The best dog food will give your pet all of the nutrients they need for a healthy and happy life, without any toxins or ingredients that can be harmful to their health.

A dog is the same like most of your farm animals, without great nutrition, they’re not going to be able to produce, whether that’s laying eggs, fighting off intruders or producing great meat.

USDA Organic Seal of Approval

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification is a rigorous process that farms and food companies must go through in order to be able to label their products as organic. The organic seal assures consumers that the product has been grown and processed using sustainable methods that meet or exceed federal guidelines.

In this article I will talk about what organic dog food is, what the effect on your dog is and whether it’s worth the extra money. Let’s get started!

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Home & Garden

Why you should grow your own vegetables

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Growing your own vegetables is a great way to have fresh, healthy food every day without breaking the bank. You can also enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you are feeding yourself with your very hands!

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