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THE HERB FARMER August “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”
HOW’S YOUR GARDEN - Thomas Jefferson
August is a great time to exert your food independence. Whether you are raising a few backyard chickens for meat and eggs or raising a garden or raised bed produce, you can enjoy the benefits of your labors and have food for your family for well into the winter. We learned from the Covid pandemic that food supplies and grocery store shelves can empty out quickly, and it’s a wise move to have plenty of farm-raised food on hand.
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Pastured Poultry
THE CO-OP PANTRY
There are many places to purchase day old chicks. You can order them through mail order, go to a local farm supply store, or contact local individuals who incubate their own eggs. Regardless of the method of buying, you can end up with some valuable food producers. Even though there are plenty of people who shy away from the idea of butchering chickens, you can still allow the birds to live out their lives and col-
Chickens love to forage for insects and grass, and this makes for healthier eggs and chickens.
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