Author: Zoe Smith

My name is Zoe. I'm the Editor here at Urban Farm Store. I'm completely in love with our farm and my cute little garden! I hope to make the world a better place by minimising my own impact on the environment. Let me teach you how!

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Farm Feed

Nutrients for Farm Feed and Farm Animals

Chickens feeding on animal feed

Besides the environmental and health concerns, proper animal feeding in farming is another crucial matter to focus on. Remember, your livestock species can’t lead a healthy lifestyle unless you take good care of their dieting needs.

Therefore, every farm expert suggests using essential nutrients for farm feed and farm animals. According to them, it is the best way to ensure that your livestock animals grow healthier and more productive with time.

Here we will walk you through a detailed discussion about the nutrients for farm feed and farm animals, also a brief description of their feed quality.

If you are an avid farmer looking for some similar nutrient solutions for your farm, you may give this content a read. Trust me; it will be worthwhile!

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Farming Home & Garden

Make Your Own Fertilizer

You don’t need to buy fertilizers anymore because you can now make your own fertilizer using home-based ingredients.

The best way to prepare homemade fertilizers is by creating your own concoction out of simple kitchen items. For example, you can use banana peels, coffee grounds, Epsom salt, etc. These are the most basic ingredients that are easy to obtain from any nearby store.

In this article, we will be going over the details of why homemade fertilizers are effective, what fundamentals you need to consider, and how you can make these on your own despite being a first-timer to the task.

So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

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Farm Supplies Farming

Solar for Farmers: Take the first step towards using renewable energy for your farm

Solar Panels for your Farm

As farmers we are always looking for ways to save money and increase our profits. One way we can do this is by using solar panels to power our farms.

Solar energy is a renewable resource, which means it can be used over and over again. This makes it a very sustainable option for powering farms. In addition, solar energy is reliable and affordable.

Doing a solar installation can be significantly increase yields for your farm (or even a ranch!) without taking up too much land.

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Farm Feed

Insect based Pet Food

Grubs are the base in insect-based pet food

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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Farm Animals

The best Organic Dog Food for your furry friend

Organic Dog Food hero image

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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