agriculture and the environment striving for sustainability
Bridging the Gap: Agriculture and the Environment

There is no shortage of criticism for the agriculture industry, and one of the areas that receives the most attention is the interaction between agriculture practices and the environment. It’s time to bridge the gap!

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chickens molting what is happening
BACKYARD POULTRY
Molting Chickens: How Molting Benefits Your Flock

Imagine walking into your chicken coop on a cool autumn morning, and to your surprise, you find the floor covered with feathers. What if we told you this is completely normal and even healthy? Congratulations, your birds have entered their annual molt.

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antibiotic regulation in food animals
Bridging the Gap: Antibiotic Regulation in Food Animals

When are antibiotics allowed in animal agriculture? What are the rules around their use? What does “raised without antibiotics" really mean on food labels?

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tips for winterizing your chicken coop
BACKYARD POULTRY
How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter: Chicken Coop Winterization Tips

The leaves are changing, and we’re starting to cook soup and chili—that's right, fall is here! That means it's time to start thinking about preparing your coop for the cold winter.

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Tackling Thatch: Using a Lawn Dethatcher for a Healthier Lawn 
TURF
Tackling Thatch: Using a Lawn Dethatcher for a Healthier Lawn 

One thing in lawn care that we don’t talk about enough is the thatch layer. But what is it, really? Why is thatch bad, and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about how to improve your lawn’s health by freeing your grass from thatch with a liquid dethatcher.

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What is greenwashing?
Bridging the Gap: The Definition of Greenwashing

Sustainable. Responsible. Eco-friendly. All-natural. We see these terms slapped on labels all the time. But when companies’ actions don’t stack up to their environmental claims, it’s called greenwashing.

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what should chicken poop look like?
BACKYARD POULTRY
The Scoop on Backyard Chicken Poop

What comes out of your birds is just as important as what goes in, and it's time for their poop to start getting the attention it deserves.

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Can everyone grow their own food? Is subsistence farming feasible?
PLANTS & CROPS
Bridging the Gap: Can Subsistence Farming Feed Us All?

Is it possible for personal gardens and local producers to feed us all?

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safe and natural pest control
BACKYARD POULTRY PLANTS & CROPS TURF
Natural Pest Control: Insecticides for Indoors, Garden and Coop

When it comes to pest control, sometimes it feels like the only options are using potentially harmful chemicals or making friends with the neighborhood creepy crawlies. Desecticide is here to change that.

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cocci in chickens prevention and understanding
BACKYARD POULTRY
Coccidiosis in Chickens: Causes and Prevention

Between bacteria, viruses, infections, parasites and predators, sometimes it can feel like the world is out to get your flock. One disease that can make both seasoned professionals and new bird owners feel this way is coccidiosis, or cocci for short.

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