Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? Some of the terms used on food labels are official certifications, enforced by the USDA or a nonprofit entity, and the presence of the certification means that the farming operation has been verified in some way for compliance. Pasture-raised”?

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Farmbrite

JANUARY 23, 2025

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed Raising livestock can be a rewarding experience, whether you're doing it for fun, food, or as a full-time agricultural business. Local byproducts from farms, mills, or food processors (like unsold produce, leftover grains, or pulp) can be repurposed as animal feed.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Buck and AJ started farming with the goal of feeding their family the healthiest food possible. Holsinger Homeplace Farms now provides other families excellent grassfed beef and eggs from free-range laying hens. Buck and Amanda (AJ) Holsinger and their children are the tenth and eleventh generations to live on the farm.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 27, 2023

The Easter Egger also makes an excellent forager, so if you want to let your flock free range and scratch around for their own food in the yard, this breed will likely do well at it. They are known to be predator-savvy and are excellent foragers. This means they excel as free range chickens.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 30, 2023

It is hard for any single food to match the nutrient density in a pasture-raised egg. The USDA approved labels for “Pasture-Raised,” “Free-Range” and “Cage Free” can be deceiving. An egg produced by a laying hen raised on pasture is a self-contained nutrient powerhouse. Most are in static houses that are not movable.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By prioritizing animal wellness, farmers not only ensure the ethical treatment of their livestock but also contribute to the long-term viability of their operations and the overall health of the food system. Try to control non-resident stray dogs and or cats Reduce contact with free-ranging wildlife including birds, waterfowl, and mammals.

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Farmbrite

JUNE 6, 2023

The Quality of your feed: The type of food your chickens eat effects their health. ounces of water each day depending on if they are foraging or confined. The amount of food ingested will hopefully produce gains in a relatively short amount of time. Here are some different types of feed and supplements.

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