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Community supported agriculture

Hello, I had a quick question. Currently starting a small (non certified) organic farm for public consumption. Was interested in starting a csa, community supported ag, farm. Would …
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Are Vegetables a Waste of Money?

I am a college student and like a lot of people.. my budget is limited. I don't buy any vegetables unless they are potatoes or cabbage to make saurkraut. Thinking about my diet/the …
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100% Grass-Fed Burger Joint

Has anyone eaten a burger from Elevation Burger? I just recieved a flyer in the mail and one has just opened near me, but I have not tried it yet. It says they are 100% organic, 1 …
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Live poor in the woods, or have well-paid job in civilization to afford clean food- which is more paleo?

Do you think it is more beneficial to try and live off of the land, off of the grid, without employment near a major civilization, such as in the country, or a very small village, …
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What do you know about Amish farming practices?

I had a detailed question/story written but somehow I made it disappear, to my chagrin; and i just don't have it in me to write it all over again. If you know anything at all abo …
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Heirloom seed and urban farming help?

I'm really interested in starting my own little garden on the deck behind my townhouse, but I have no idea where, when, or how to start. The size of my deck is about 10' by 10' an …
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Pastured pigs and the small family farm

http://hartkeisonline.com/animal-husbandry/big-pig-lobbyist-uses-cloakroom-tactics-to-foil-small-farm-defense/ I wanted to share this link. I'm pretty sure it's a paleo issue, bu …
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Nutritional Value of Rotational Grazing?

How much does rotational grazing, such as is practiced at Polyface, improve the nutrition of animal products?
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Farmed Vietnamese Pangasius Fish?

Hej, Do you have also this farm breed pangasius from Vietnam. We have it here in Germany. The condition are shouldnt be well in Vietnam. Except organic Pangasius. Have you ever ea …
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Farming to blame for our shrinking size and brains. What is your opinion?

I had come across this on a science website I read. I think there is a lot to learn from these kind of studies. I feel that the more we look into our past the more will be revealed …
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Have you read The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley?

I've just started reading this book - The Rational Optimist - How Prosperity Evolves. It is very interesting and makes some great points particularly about the evolution of trade, …
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Recreating the Ice Age and why my body is rebelling…

I've been trying for years to tweak my diet to one that fits my ancestry, personal body, is ethical to me, and leaves me feeling healthy. I'm still not there. Much better though …
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New breed chickens vs heritage chickens

I've been reading a Jonathan Safran Foer vegetarian polemic book like a good conscientious carnivore. I try to read things I disagree with. He's making a lot of good points about f …