Another great conversation tonight! Thanks to all who participated. Topics included:
*Biochar
*Feeds for hogs (check the chat and the video)
*Winter hog farrowing and deep straw bedding
*Planting alfalfa vs. grass hay
*Mineralizing soil
*Treating bloated cows
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Book links from the conversation:
Veterinary books:
Keeping Livestock Healthy: https://amzn.to/2El80Hc
Natural Goat Care: https://amzn.to/2GQby69
Natural Cattle Care: https://amzn.to/2E22J60
Four Season Organic Cow Care: https://amzn.to/2GV06WE
Biochar books:
The Biochar Revolution: https://amzn.to/2Xcqhhm
Biochar for Home Gardeners: https://amzn.to/2ImT5Am
Gardening with Biochar: https://amzn.to/2BMJIUX
Super source for soil mineralization info:
Dan Kitteredge and the Bionutrient Food Association: http://bionutrient.org/site/
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BionutrientFoodAssoc
Logan Labs (comprehensive soil testing): https://www.loganlabs.com/
Videos on farrowing pigs in the cold:
Mangalitsa Farrowing in February: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8r_JnC5lg
How to Farrow Mangalitsa hogs in the Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuo3Ry840Ag
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoASSlTfjr0
Mark Baker and Sons show you how to butcher a Mangalitsa hog on the farm. Bakers Green Acres specializes in pasture poultry and Mangalitsa pork on their 80 acre farm in Northern Michigan.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trAEOw8aeYc
What do farmers do in the winter? Learn, plan, relearn old lessons. Such is the case for Mark on the Baker's Green Acres homestead today.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6XBjo5K6E
We've done a lot with pigs, and a hog roast is a natural next step.
Failure turns to opportunity, as Mark shows you. Anyone can farm, creativity is the limiting factor. www.BakersGreenAcres.com to support the farmer and make these videos possible. Like and subscribe to stay up to date!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d89XartYLQ
Apple cider vinegar is good for you in so many ways. It has antibacterial properties and can serve as a disinfectant and food preservative. It can lower blood sugar levels. It can help balance your digestion and add probiotics so you get more nutrition from your food. It can help lower cholesterol. And it's so easy to make at home! Here's how we make homemade apple cider vinegar on the Baker's Green Acres homestead.
Anyone Can Farm (and make apple cider vinegar)
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Recommended reading for the homesteader:
** Joel Salatin's Pastured Poultry Profits: https://amzn.to/2HOnR4g
** Joel's Salad Bar Beef: https://amzn.to/2WvV6fO
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig--dS7rOlc
We're processing our turkeys today, thank you to everyone who purchased a bird this year!
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Recommended reading for the homesteader:
** Joel Salatin's Pastured Poultry Profits: https://amzn.to/2HOnR4g
** Joel's Salad Bar Beef: https://amzn.to/2WvV6fO
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53nPwkWQsqQ