Monday, February 6, 2012

What's Up! Magazine Foothills Gazette
Celebrating local food, farms and the DIY spirit in the great Northwest

Animals

Draft Power: Using horses, oxen and mules on the farm

Aug 30th, 2010 | By Editor
Draft Power: Using horses, oxen and mules on the farm

by Marnie Jones
Farming with draft animals may appear, to some, as  a nostalgic diversion or an antiquated practice, a vestige of times gone by. For many farmers, it is much more—a practical means of accomplishing the daily work of farming without sacrificing economy, beauty, or sensitivity to the land and soil.
When it comes to
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Fresh Eggs: Keeping a flock of chickens is not just for farmers anymore

May 14th, 2010 | By Editor

by Marnie Jones
It begins with eggs. For most of us, the chicken-keeping concept is hatched from a desire for fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food for the table, and the natural superiority of a free-range egg is the biggest draw.
Interest in keeping chickens is growing, and it’s not just for farmers anymore. The backyard flock can be
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