World Water Relief... 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 to take the hardest blow when disasters strike. Clean drinking water is most sought-after with or without natural disasters...

Amaranth Farming... 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 indeed a lifesaver when food shortage is apparent. This small grain is a native of South America but has its roots in Mexico....

Buckwheat Farming... 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 weed and pest control. Also, buckwheat is highly recommended for farms with weed problems during summer season. So far,...

Baby Steps to Urban Homesteading... 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 city and adjusted well to the farm life by downgrading their lifestyle and making do without the comfort of the city life....

Drought-Free Farm Water Conservation Ideas... 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. In reality, there are areas in the world that experience drought every now and then. Elevated farm...

Organic Farming – The Sustainable Way to Far... 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, feed additives and GMO. Organic farming is closely...

Start Your Own Bee Farm... 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 work on and they are great for the environment too! Bee farms are cheap and easy. In fact, they are most recommended for small...

Profitable Forest Farming... 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 farming methods and concerns. Forest farming involves trimming down, albeit cautiously,...

Wind Farms... 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 our needs since our lives depend so much from it. Wind farms are group of wind turbines which...

Corn Ethanol Bio Fuel... 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. Corn ethanol is produced by two processing methods being the dry and wet corn milling. Both uses...