One of the basic necessities of humans is water. Without food, a person can survive up to two months but without water, it will only be a matter of days before they succumb. Unfortunately, in cases of disasters, clean water is the hardest commodity to obtain as clean waters tend to be the first ones [...]
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World Water Relief
Posted by admin on February 8th, 2010
Amaranth Farming
Posted by admin on November 11th, 2009
An amaranth seed is considered as a healthy grain and it can be eaten in its whole grain form. In plant form, it is considered as a weed. In some parts of the country where amaranth is known to grow locally and abundantly, they are even considered as “pesky” due to its unrelenting nature but [...]
Buckwheat Farming
Posted by admin on October 19th, 2009
Buckwheat is a fast-growing crop best planted in summer since it is not frost tolerant. It has the uncanny ability to out-grow weeds which farmers have much to thank for. This is also why buckwheat makes the best organic crop as it will require only the littlest effort from the farmer when in comes to [...]
Baby Steps to Urban Homesteading
Posted by admin on August 23rd, 2009
These past few years, city life has become painfully stressful for humans that most of us suffering from the everyday hazards of it have started to look for healthier alternatives we can do right in the comfort of our homes. Some even went as far as purchasing a piece of land somewhere far from the [...]
Drought-Free Farm Water Conservation Ideas
Posted by admin on August 16th, 2009
Water plays a very important part in a farmer’s life. Without water, there will be no successful farming method ever because it is one of the most important factors in making a farming venture thrive and succeed. Unfortunately, no matter how abundant water may seem, it is never enough to support all farming activities. farmcommunities.com
Organic Farming – The Sustainable Way to Farm and Eat
Posted by admin on August 6th, 2009
By Janice Hunter Organic farming is a form of agricultural method wherein farm communities relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost fertilizer, biological methods of pest control and cultivation of fertile soil to make it more productive thus yielding better produce. It also strictly limits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, chemical-based plant grower, [...]
Start Your Own Bee Farm
Posted by admin on August 4th, 2009
Looking for a backyard business with a good ROI? If you are not allergic to bee stings and you’re not afraid to get up close and personal with these honey-making high flyers, then this business is for you. Bee farms are income generating, very ideal if you only have a little piece of land to [...]
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No Comments »Profitable Forest Farming
Posted by admin on July 1st, 2009
In forest farming, a farmer is not only harvesting nature’s gift for his own good but also helps the forest maintain its natural health and balance. Actually, helping the existing ecosystem is the first and foremost concern of all forest farmers and forest farming communities, as well as those organizations assisting them in proper forest [...]
Posted in Agriculture, Eating Healthy, Eco Friendly Living, Farm Communities, Organic Farm Communities Tags: Agriculture, earth friendly, Eating Healthy, eco friendly communities, Eco Friendly Living, eco green, exotic farms, Farm Communities, farm communities, farming, green earth, green living, healthy cooking, healthy lifestyle, org, organic, Organic Farm Communities, organic farming, organic food, Rural Eco Friendly Communities, sustainable living No Comments »Wind Farms
Posted by admin on April 10th, 2009
One of the most promising alternative sources of energy is the wind. Wind turbines generate energy from the wind. These rotating machines convert wind into mechanical energy that can be used instead of the traditional sources of energy such as fuel, oil and gas. However, a lone wind turbine cannot produce enough energy to meet [...]
Corn Ethanol Bio Fuel
Posted by admin on January 5th, 2009
Corn ethanol bio fuel is considered as a first-generation fuel alternative in the United States. It is the most common type of bio fuel that is developed in the US, among others such as sugar cane and animal waste. Corn ethanol is a product made from corn that goes through fermentation, chemical processing and distillation. [...]
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