Hormones, Antibiotics, and the Safety of Dairy Pro... Dairy products, especially milk, are part of the daily diet for most people. Milk is the primary food for children and an important part of diet for growing individuals and adults. Given the demand of the rapidly growing population, cattle have been injected with synthetic hormones to increase milk production. In the Unites States, about 80% of commercial cattle farms use hormones for increasing milk production. That...

Disease-Free Crops in Green Farming... Healthy communities, whether of humans or any other living forms, have no place for diseases. In eco-friendly communities, growing disease-free crops is the main focus of farming. It is true that microbes are part of our ecological space but those bad ones, which have evolved to flourish by destroying crops, are never welcome. Shutting them out is integral to green living. How do we manage it? Following are some common...

Alpaca and Alpaca Communities... Alpaca is a member of the camel family (Camelidae) of animals. It is native to South America and best-known for its valuable fleece that is converted into a fine fiber that is used in several textile products including items of daily wear like sweaters and gloves. Besides, it is also used in making fashionable cloth. The coppery-gold fleece, obtained from alpacas, is the most costly fiber in nature, known worldwide for...

Organic Farm Communities for Green Living... Organic farming is one of the few practices that prove the advance of human consciousness in terms of environment-friendly agriculture, while actually getting back in time for learning. While the term ‘organic’ was first applied in 1940 to communities that practiced this method of farming, its history dates back to antiquity. Today, our concept of organic farming is that of the same natural, green system of farming...

The Value and Aesthetics of Eco-Friendly Equestria... The term equestrian, more particularly signifies the activity/skill of horse-riding. In a broader sense, however, the word stands for using horses for various useful activities, including recreational events like sports and horse shows etc. An equestrian community consists of people who share love and enthusiasm for horses and participate in various activities involving horses. Since equestrian communities are built around...