Maureen Vega
What is the biggest poultry company? The US is the leader of poultry production in the world, so it’s no surprise that Tyson Foods ranks as the largest American and global poultry producer. Tyson is known for its chicken products, like Buffalo wings, boneless Buffalo wings, chicken nuggets, and tenders, but it also works with … Read more
How do I harvest my lettuce? How do you cut lettuce from the garden? How do you cut green leaf lettuce? What is lettuce bolting? Bolting, when the plants shift from leafy growth into flower production, is caused by a number of factors including high temperatures, long daylight hours, and less moisture – in essence … Read more
The Neolithic Revolution—also referred to as the Agricultural Revolution—is thought to have begun about 12,000 years ago. It coincided with the end of the last ice age and the beginning of the current geological epoch, the Holocene. When did the Agricultural Revolution begin? The Neolithic Revolution—also referred to as the Agricultural Revolution—is thought to have … Read more
Increasingly, sheep and other farm livestock are being kept as pets or companions. They can make good pets because they are a gentle animal and respond well to human contact. Lambs make great projects for children. They are suitable for children with most disabilities. Can lambs be trained like dogs? Sheep are smarter than we … Read more
Late winter/early spring– is the best time to seed legumes into an existing stand of grass that is productive. Seeding should take place in mid March to mid April depending on soil conditions and method of planting. How long does it take to grow pasture grass? Depending on the species, you usually need 70 to … Read more
Milk is collected from the farm every 24 or 48 hours. The tankers that are used have special stainless steel bodies which are heavily insulated to keep the milk cold during transportation to the processing factory. How long does it take for milk to get from farm to you? As one of the original farm-to-table … Read more
George Orwell wrote the political fable Animal Farm (1944), the anti-utopian novel Nineteen Eighty-four (1949), the unorthodox political treatise The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), and the autobiographical Down and Out in Paris and London (1933), which contains essays that recount actual events in a fictionalized form. Who is the father of all animals in … Read more
Cool season vegetables prefer cool daytime temperatures, while warm season vegetables prefer warmer daytime temperatures. Cool season vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and lettuce will tolerate light frost whereas warm season vegetables like tomatoes and peppers are not frost tolerant. Do warm season crops need a long growing season? Many warm season crops need a long … Read more
Grass hay works well for horses, sheep, and goats, but legumes are used to add protein. Dusty or moldy hay is not safe for horses, sheep, or goats. However, although it can cause abortion, cattle can tolerate a little dusty or moldy hay. Fine alfalfa or oat straw best is best for cattle. Can a … Read more
bananas are often produced by small family owned farms and medium-scale plantations using more sustainable methods of production than in the large monoculture plantations in Latin America. Are bananas naturally grown? Although since bananas have been commercially grown, the plants are sterile, and the seeds have gradually been reduced to little specs. And to clarify … Read more