Conservation agriculture - How to achieve sustainable food production for increased profit and well-being

Conservation agriculture, dry lands, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, slow food, sustainable food September 21, 2021September 28, 2021 by kinsmanivan

The production of olive oil around the world

Source: BBC Good Food / https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/olive-oil-glossary What is olive oil? Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed fromContinue readingThe production of olive oil around the world

Conservation agriculture, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, slow food, sustainable food September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by kinsmanivan

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and its production of olive oil in Capay valley, California

Website: https://www.yochadehe.org/ Source: https://nativeamerica.travel/listings/yocha-dehe-wintun-nation The story of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is one of its journeying back to its land. Located in theContinue readingThe Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and its production of olive oil in Capay valley, California

Conservation agriculture, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, permaculture, sustainable food September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Bordeaux mixture – an effective fungus treatment authorized for use in organic farming

Bordeaux mixture—a combination of copper sulfate, lime, and water—is an effective fungicide and bactericide that has been used for decades to controlContinue readingBordeaux mixture – an effective fungus treatment authorized for use in organic farming

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, slow food, sustainable food August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 by kinsmanivan

The life of a Sennerin, or Alpine dairymaid

Agriculture, southern Germany, Austria: The dairymaid is responsible for rounding up and milking the cows and, if necessary, for making dairy products (butter, cheese); sheContinue readingThe life of a Sennerin, or Alpine dairymaid

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, slow food, sustainable food August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by kinsmanivan

United States – Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network

About NMPAN NMPAN is an university Extension-based community of practice of people and organizations helping small meat processors thrive by growing ourContinue readingUnited States – Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, holistic agriculture, homesteading, silvopasture, slow food, sustainable food August 27, 2021September 18, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Focus on heritage turkey breeds

Facebook groups:Heritage Turkey Hobbyist: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeritageturkeysBackyard Turkeys: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162633030954925Backyard Turkey Connection: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129700520756155 Source: https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/resources/internal/heritage-turkey Definition of a Heritage Turkey All domesticated turkeys descend fromContinue readingFocus on heritage turkey breeds

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, slow food, sustainable food August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 by kinsmanivan

A small family farm in Fundão, Castelo Branco District, Portugal

Joseph Marsh, or Farmer for Fun, and his partner Marianna talk about their journey to self sufficiency, running their hobby farm inContinue readingA small family farm in Fundão, Castelo Branco District, Portugal

Conservation agriculture, homesteading, property maintenance August 4, 2021January 14, 2022 by kinsmanivan

Martin Johnson – Off-Grid Living in North Idaho

We are Martin, Julie, Sarah, and Seth Johnson. We moved to seven acres of raw land in Northern Idaho and lived inContinue readingMartin Johnson – Off-Grid Living in North Idaho

Conservation agriculture, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, sustainable food August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Lolas Farm – a young couple setting up an off grid homestead in Panama

Jordan and Kaylee are fulfilling their life long dreams by ditching the corporate life, converting a short bus into a tiny homeContinue readingLolas Farm – a young couple setting up an off grid homestead in Panama

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, homesteading, slow food, sustainable food July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Two important heritage breeds in Poland – the Podhale Zackel sheep and the Carpathian goat – and their cheeses

Sheep and goats of native breeds provide milk rich in nutrients as a raw material for traditional products, which are often availableContinue readingTwo important heritage breeds in Poland – the Podhale Zackel sheep and the Carpathian goat – and their cheeses