Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? This certification prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Photography by Lena Beck) Free Range: This means that the animal spends part of its time outside, uncaged. Pasture-raised”? The outdoor space can be fenced or netted in.

Food 100

Food Free Range Pasture Poultry 100

Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Chemical hazards may arise from exposure to pesticides, feed additives, or contaminants in water sources, making regular testing and proper handling essential. Chemical Hazards - Chemical hazards may arise from exposure to pesticides, feed additives, drug residues, herbicides, environmental toxins, or contaminants in water sources.

Livestock 88

Livestock Manure Farming Farming 88

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Whenever issues arise, such as the roaming habits of free-range chickens, they all sit down “as humans” to talk them through and come to a solution together. Tenants agree to not use any pesticides and allow the Wicklers access to the yard. She has been able to take the lead on the vision and growth of the farm.

Real Estate 114

Real Estate Farming Farming Acre 114

Sustainable Food Trust

JULY 26, 2023

About once a month, I gulp when I pay £24 or thereabouts for my bird, which justifies its steep price tag because it is reared to the strictest legal ‘traditional’ and truly free-range standard, a slow-maturing variety fed on pasture and cereals, killed at 81 days. Farmed deer are still in the field for the best part of their lives.

Poultry 52

Poultry Agroecology Pasture Food 52