Offering safe and comfortable environments to your livestock is important for their happiness and productivity. Your barn's setup has an enormous effect on their wellbeing as well as that of the farm as a whole. In this blog, we will look at ways to improve your barn and for your own four-legged (or feathered) residents.
Read MoreJoin us at Better Farm from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 for a 2-mile, off-track snowshoe hike followed by a craft beer tasting. This is a great way to get out in nature for a fun winter adventure! Advanced tickets are required ($15/adult, children free) so we can ensure there is enough beer and food. Any questions can be directed to info@betterfarm.org.
Read MoreProper ventilation is crucial for warehouses and industrial facilities. It ensures a safe and comfortable environment for workers, prevents equipment damage, and safeguards stored goods. By carefully designing a ventilation system, businesses can optimise airflow, improve air quality, and enhance energy efficiency.
Read MoreThe saying “life is too short” couldn’t be more accurate. When we’re young, it’s easy to feel invincible, like growing old is a distant reality. But time catches up with all of us, and before you know it, you might find yourself wondering if you truly made the most of your life. If there’s one goal you should prioritize, let it be this: live your life to the fullest. Here’s how you can embrace life and enjoy it to the maximum, no matter where or how you choose to live.
Read MoreIf you are looking for ways to take care of your home and garden, but you are eco-conscious, then you might need to make some changes to the way that you do things currently. Down below, we’re going to be looking at some of the best eco-friendly ways that you can look after your spaces without having to harm the planet in the process. Interested? Read on.
Read MoreEditor's Note: This is a great piece about keeping backyard chickens in your garden to create a perfectly symbiotic relationship. Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done! We’ve edited for clarity and concision. You can see the original article by Charlotte Popescu for the Telegraph here.
Read MoreLet’s be real—do you ever stop and think about why you feel like you need the latest version of, well, everything? You probably don’t wake up one morning and decide, “Oh, I’ll just buy a new blender today because the one I have blended to... perfectly?” Nope. Somewhere along the way, that idea was planted. And guess who’s doing the planting? Big corporations, my friend.
Read MoreIt’s one thing to put together a yard that you love. It’s another thing entirely to put together a yard that all living creatures love. If you’re someone who loves planet earth and wants to do all they can to ensure it stays healthy, then look at making your outdoor space as nature-friendly as possible. In doing so, you’ll be maximizing your contribution to the overall health of the planet, as well just more broadly giving insects and wildlife the chance to prosper.
And happily, none of the things you’ll need to do are particularly challenging, and in many cases, they’re fun.
Read MoreThese days, it seems like everyone is looking to make an extra buck on the side. With inflation growing, this is sometimes the only alternative. Everyone’s got that one friend who’s selling candles, crocheting hats, or flipping who-knows-what on eBay. But flipping furniture? That’s a side hustle that’s creative, sustainable, and can actually make you good money. Plus, who doesn’t love turning something old and beat up into something beautiful?
Read MoreIf you have horses on your farm, cultivating a symbiotic relationship is essential. When you get it right, the animal will help increase productivity on your farm while you get to provide the horse with a better quality of life.
The mutually beneficial relationship is naturally one that all farmers should try to cultivate with every horse they own. Here’s how to do it in four easy steps.
Read MoreRunning an ag business or working with plants can be frustrating. Nature doesn’t always do what you want it to, even if you follow all the rules.
Fortunately, this post is here to help. We look at some of the ways you can inspire yourself to keep going and working on the project so you can ultimately make it a success. Here’s everything you should be doing.
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We had a lovely visit from NCPR to chat with some locals and Redwood-area transplants about community: what it means to us, how it’s changed us, and what makes Better Farm, Redwood, and North Country communities so rare and special. Thanks to our NCPR hosts Ana and Burt for reaching out and making this happen! The segment is part of a nationwide project by NPR—stay tuned for more info on how you can listen in!
We love hosting field trips! We welcomed Autumn this yearwith the help of some wonderfully curious, silly, smart, engaged humans. This field trip focused on animal time, arts ‘n’ crafts, gardening skills, and even some time on-air in the Better Radio station.
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