Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 12, 2014 · Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram. In general, the primal pork cuts from the top of the pig (like the loin) are leaner and more tender than those from the bottom. But cooking the tougher cuts (like the shoulder and the hocks) low and slow can make them tender and juicy. And it’s important to note that the cuts available at the grocery will change ...
How Does Aeroponics Work? - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 26, 2018 · By Lilkin / shutterstock.com. Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco coir, over which nutrient-laden water is periodically pumped. Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium ...
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb” - Modern Farmer
WEBDec 19, 2017 · by Andrew Amelinckx December 19, 2017. The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual incident involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, a woman born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, Mass. In 1815, Mary, then nine, was helping her father with farm chores when they discovered a sickly …
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WEBAug 9, 2024 · A quarter of Philadelphia's population lives below the poverty line and many face food insecurity. There are also thousands of abandoned lots across the city. Community gardens and farms help provide a solution but some are being threatened by rising development. As global meat consumption continues to …
Seed Saving 101: 10 Things to Know If You Want to Start Saving …
WEBJul 6, 2018 · Save Seeds from the Best Plants. To save seed is to participate in the process of natural selection. If you save seed only from the biggest tomato of the bunch and replant them year after year, you’ll eventually end up with seeds that produce plants on which all the tomatoes are bigger. The same holds true for almost any other trait.
How to Raise Crickets for Food - Modern Farmer
WEBAug 2, 2018 · Here are the basic steps: Cut two 6-inch diameter holes in the lids of each tote for ventilation. Then cover each hole with a small piece of metal window screen stapled or glued into place. Spread a 1- to 2-inch layer of vermiculite on the bottom of each tote. This creates a sanitary substrate.
This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Apprentices are paid an hourly wage of $20 for a 40-hour workweek and an expense stipend; the ASLF covers transportation and housing costs, removing barriers for prospective applicants and for farms to receive much-needed help.There are frequent check-ins with the apprentices and farms to ensure all is going smoothly. Mona Ziabari.
Debunking the Geep: How Many Sheep-Goat Hybrids Are Real?
WEBMay 30, 2014 · On April 14, a geep was reported at Ticonderoga Farms in Chantilly, Virginia. Also in April, a geep was reported in Zollernalbkreis, Germany. And in Lyle, Minnesota, farmer Sherry Andow claims three recent geep births. Andow says she hasn’t owned a billy goat for nearly two years, so it was shocking when two …
How To Build a Fence - Modern Farmer
WEBApr 10, 2014 · First, map out your fence. Mark the location of the corners as well as any place the fence will change directions. Use a line stretched between the marked points as a guide for where to place the posts, which should be spaced 7.5 feet apart. Next, dig your holes. Find out what the frost line is in your area, and then dig at least 6 inches below ...
DIY Misting System for Your Greenhouse, Barn, or Patio Party
WEBJul 17, 2018 · DIY Misting System Step 4: Install Misting Nozzles. This is the easy part. Simply punch holes in the tubing every two to three feet (using a drip tubing punch tool) in the area where mist is desired. Push the nozzles into the holes until you feel a slight “snap” (or screw them in if using threaded nozzles). Turn on the water full blast ...