Neonics
Neonics are neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides used by farmers to protect fruit, vegetables and crops from various insect pests such as aphids, wireworms, flea beetles and types of chewing and sucking insects.
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Crop Rotation
Urban gardens, horticulture operations, grain farms should all be practicing crop rotation.
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Environmental Farm Plans
Environmental Farm Plans help farmers identify their farms’ environmental strengths and weaknesses and make action plans for improvements. The goal is to minimize negative effects and risks to the environment while making positive changes to ensure the future of farming.
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Dairy Cows
Cows need to be milked at least 2 – 3 times a day, no matter what. Learn how dairy farming is changing!
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Intensive Livestock Operations
Why are so many animals kept in one space? Intensive Livestock Operations focus on raising a large number of animals in a defined space.
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The Myth of Factory Farms
The term “factory farm” is not used by farmers or anyone in the agriculture industry. Big doesn’t mean bad. The reality is fewer people want to farm and we have a growing population that relies on farmers to produce their food.
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Pig Housing
Why do pigs need to be put in stalls? Protecting the piglets is one very important reason farrowing crates are used!
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Transporting Farm Animals
Caring for animals during transportation is just as important as caring for them on the farm.
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Animal Welfare or Rights
What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare? Did you know there are “Five Freedoms” for animal welfare that are recognized worldwide?
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