Items That Any Farmer Worth Their Salt Should Implement In Their Daily Life

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Items That Any Farmer Worth Their Salt Should Implement In Their Daily Life

Farming is a tough gig. The early morning alarms, the unexpected eventualities with crops and livestock, and contending with harsh weather conditions would scare off even the most seasoned inner-city dweller. However, farmers have arguably higher qualities of lives and deeper job satisfaction than most people. Because of the hours required in maintaining a farm effectively, the farmer's life is one that has less of a dividing line between life and career.

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Making The Most Of Produce In Summer

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Making The Most Of Produce In Summer

In the world of farming, organic produce is an incredibly trendy commodity. More people than ever want to know exactly where their meat and vegetables are coming from. Everyone pays a trip to the farmer's markets to get their locally sourced meat or full-fat milk from reputable cow sources. Not only are people expressing their interest in the locally sourced produce, but the health benefits of grass-fed butter and full-fat items instead of the processed, 5% fat foods that are increasingly being held up as the reason the western world is overweight. Everyone is now looking to the farming communities to bring us the best produce. So, the summer months when everyone is itching to get a barbecue going, you can certainly make the most of the organic produce to make an amazing summer feast, from breakfast to your evening meal.

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What Is Sustainable Cooking, And How Do You Make It A Part Of Your Life?

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What Is Sustainable Cooking, And How Do You Make It A Part Of Your Life?

Recently, there has been growing concerns on the left in politics about the impact of global food supply chains on local economies in developing countries. Take quinoa, for example. Around 2011, quinoa suddenly started turning up in recipes on health food blogs all over the internet. It was touted as a wonder grain which would end obesity and help people return their bodies to a state of health. And it turned out to be true: quinoa is far more nutritious than many other grains that are staples in the Western diet.
 

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Top Techniques to Help You Cut Farming Costs

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Top Techniques to Help You Cut Farming Costs

Running a farm is often a labor of love. People do it to make money, sure. But their passion for the land and what they do is often just as important. However, passion doesn’t necessarily lead to profitability. If you’re having trouble turning a profit, it might be time to look at cutting some of your farming costs. There are lots of techniques that can be used to make this possible. And you can learn a bit more about the best of them below.

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Farming For Profits: Top Tips To Maximize Yours

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Farming For Profits: Top Tips To Maximize Yours

When you own and operate a farm, it’s fair to assume that money isn’t your only motivator. As far as your satisfaction is concerned, a love of the job is probably just as important as turning a profit. In reality, though, running at a loss simply isn’t an option. If you want your farming company to thrive, it’s imperative that profits are maintained at all times.

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Better Radio Welcomes Back 'Tripi' for Live Pop-Up Concert May 18

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Soulful rock singer, storyteller and guitarist Tony Tripi returns to Better Farm backed by his full band for a Better Radio Live Broadcast Series performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 on the outdoor stage of the Art Barn.

Tripi, based out of Buffalo, was the first act in betterArts' Live Broadcast Series last August, playing with Andrew Daniels. This show will be Tripi's second-to-last stop on his spring tour. Those living locally who can't attend can listen in live on Better Radio, 88.5 FM.

Friday morning, May 19, Tripi will be offering a free “Live Music and Meditation” for anyone who would like to participate. Bring your yoga mats or blankets, pillows, water and your friends. Reconnect with yourself as the musicians help you work your way through the chakras, bringing healing and a sense of peace. Email info@betterfarm.org to sign up!

 Lodging is available—click here to make a reservation.

Suggested betterArts donation of $5 at the door to support future live broadcast series events. BYOB. Lights snacks and refreshments will be served. In the case of inclement weather, the show will be held inside the Art Barn.

BETTER FARM IS LOCATED AT 31060 COTTAGE HILL ROAD, REDWOOD, NY.

Energy Efficiency And Farming

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Energy Efficiency And Farming

You may think that farming is one of those industries that is already performing quite well when it comes to the environment. It is not a massive corporation which is spewing pollution into rivers, or an urban retail business which wastes so much cardboard and plastic, not the mention the immense amounts of electricity required to keep the lights on all day. However, this would be a misconception. The carbon footprint of a farm can still be quite substantial. For instance, the use of machinery like combine harvesters or tractors requires fuel which results in a certain degree of pollution. Not only that, the manufacturing process that created those machines would have resulted in a great deal of pollution. There is then the issue of how the farm manages to sell its products. Employing a transit company, irrespective of whether it does its best to reduce its emission, is another toll on the environment. There is then the issue of all of the fuel and electricity that are used when running a farm. The animals themselves can be a problem too. Cows are said to produce between 70 and 120 kg of methane a year. That is the equivalent of 2300 kg of carbon dioxide, which is about as much as is produced when you burn 1000 liters of petrol. You could drive 12500 km with that much.

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Good Crop/Bad Crop: Concerns For The Modern Farmer

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Good Crop/Bad Crop: Concerns For The Modern Farmer

Common issues affecting farmers and landowners now are in many ways similar to the issues of yesteryear. It’s just that now, with the rise in cost and improvements in farming technology, it means so many mounting costs. Does the modern farmer have the resources available to keep their farming business safe and profitable? There are so many farmers now that are trying to make the job of farming easier. Tech is starting to make the whole process automated, which means a lot less work for farmers, but will it make the job of farming redundant in a few years’ time, and is there a way for farmers to cope in the modern market?

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Questions You Need to Ask Your Food

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Questions You Need to Ask Your Food

Food is now a worldwide, connected, and hugely profitable business to get in. For the consumer, however, that isn’t always good news. Corporations are not unknown to make choices that aren’t always the best for the people supporting them by buying their goods. With our food, that becomes less of an annoyance and more a danger. For that reason, you should be ready and willing to ask some more questions of what you eat.

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