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kevin in shed CRW_7452_JFR - Version 2 - 2004-05-04 at 14-56-44 chicks kids and chicks Discussing Predators Monticello Lawn

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organic = sustainable

what customers are saying:

I left Countryside for cheaper, "All-Natural" feed. When my customers started COMPLAINING about the taste of my eggs I came back to Countryside!

— Better Feed Makes Better Eggs, Better Eggs Make Happier Customers

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Rotational Chicken Pastures

Here is a good, quick-read article to get you thinking about rotational chicken pastures:

Getting started with rotational chicken pastures.

And here is some more in depth Extension information on controlled grazing, grasses and clovers:

Controlled Grazing of Virginia’s Pastures.

Hard Working New Tools at Way Cool Tools

Our friend John has some new, hard-working tools over at Way Cool Tools. Check out his press release:

Small farmers and gardeners will benefit from The Dynamic Trio: Over the past few years we’ve had requests from our customers for a better broad fork. Well, we’re happy to say…. It’s Here!

Our new broad [...]

Potato Beetle Knock Down

Clay Trainum of Autumn Olive Farms shares this recipe for knocking out bugs on his potato plants. Combine 2 oz. of Spinosad, 1 oz. of Neem and 1 gallon of water. Spray on potato plants in the afternoon so they dry out by dark. Clay reports 100% effectiveness on Potato, Flea and Green Bean [...]