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Backyard chicken farming rising in popularity

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Wake up, Pine Belt! Breakfast just got a little more expensive, again. According to The Associated Press, egg prices rose to $6.23 a dozen last month. While the cost of ...
Afro

Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health

Mr. Buckner, a neighbor in our Ninth Ward New Orleans neighborhood, planted vegetables in his backyard. The Buckners, who had no children, taught me, my sister and Freddie who lived next door how to ...
Crain's Chicago Business

As egg prices soar, the business of backyard chicken farming takes flight

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Supply chain issues, high feed costs and an outbreak of ...
Modern Farmer

Backyard and Urban Farming: How to Start—Whether You Own Land or Not

Look up whether your area has water usage laws (common in drier climates) and if it’s enough to support your needs. Experiment with water catchment systems such as rainwater harvesting or creating ...

The Ancient Technique That'll Make Gardening In Your Sloped Backyard A Breeze

Just because you have a sloped yard doesn't mean you have to abandon plans for a garden. This technique can create the right ...
Hartford Courant

Hartford’s Backyard Farmer raises rabbits, chickens, tilapia and fresh vegetables at home. He wants you to do it, too.

While there’s still plenty of debate swirling around the age-old question, Hartford resident Travis Stewart is certain what came first for him: the egg. Then came the chickens. The self-proclaimed ...