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Field and Pastures: Creating a Balance

Hello, my name is Randi, my family and I moved to a 40 acre property in the country. I had a garden and a horse, and was really happy until we decided to get involved with organic agriculture as well. The process required more knowledge than I ever imagined, and along the way, I learned a lot. I wanted to share my experiences with others so I decided to create this blog. In it, I plan to explore everything related to horses, maintaining pastures, starting fields and balancing your agricultural and horse owning needs. I hope that you enjoy reading! Thanks for stopping by!

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Understanding the Importance of Poultry Grit

Posted on February 3, 2025

Poultry health and well-being depend on several essential factors, and one of the most overlooked yet crucial components is poultry grit. For those new to raising chickens, ducks or other birds, understanding what grit is and why it is indispensable can make a significant difference in ensuring a thriving flock. From aiding digestion to promoting overall health, grit plays a pivotal role in poultry care. What Is Poultry Grit? Poultry grit refers to small, hard particles that birds ingest to aid in the digestive process. [Read More]

Why Home-Grown Australian Almonds Are The Best Choice For Your Pantry

Posted on December 15, 2022

If you are looking for a healthy snack option for your children or simply want something that goes well with almost any meal you can think of, then it is hard to look past the benefits of almonds. What you may not know is that Australia actually makes quite a lot of almonds itself, but many people end up buying cheaper almonds that are grown overseas and simply packaged here. If you want the best possible almonds you can get, then here are a few reasons why you should absolutely prioritize Australian almonds over all the alternatives you might see on your local supermarket shelves. [Read More]

Top Types of Testing You Can Have Done on the Crops You've Grown

Posted on December 13, 2021

If you grow crops — either on a large scale or in a smaller garden — then you may want to have testing done on your crops. This is especially important if you are planning on selling your produce to the public, or if you're going to be using it in cooking in a restaurant setting. However, even if it's just you, your family members and friends who are going to be eating the produce that you have grown, you might want to have this testing done for safety and educational purposes. [Read More]

Two tips for those who want to grow gluten-free crops

Posted on June 16, 2020

If you would like to grow a gluten-free crop on your farmland, you should read the advice here very carefully. Don't wait until it's time to harvest the crop to test it for this allergen The only sure-fire way to check if a crop you are growing does or does not contain any gluten is to have a business that does allergen testing perform some tests on it. You must pay a fee for using this type of testing service. [Read More]