Reviews and Blog Posts: farming

Are You Chicken?

Submitted by Bobby on July 6, 2011 - 4:39pm
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backyard chickens

Raising backyard chickens (and ducks and goats) just became a lot easier in Denver thanks to a recent City Council vote.

The Food Producing Animals ordinance took effect June 24th and allows residents to raise 8 chickens or ducks and 2 dwarf goats after obtaining a one-time license.  See the details here.  Curious about the potential joys and pitfalls of having backyard livestock?  Grab your overalls and get started with these great resources.

Chickens:

Dirt! the movie

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Michelle
Reviewed on:
October 24, 2010
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OK, ignore the creepy animation bits. The rest is a pure joy to watch. Dirt! It's fascinating!

Farming, Anyone?

Submitted by Becker on August 20, 2010 - 9:04am
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The Bucolic Plague (book cover image)

With so much talk about food safety, organic produce, and local eating, do you ever have the urge to just move to the country and start your own farm?

That's what Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his partner did, and you can read all about the ups and downs of shifting from New York ad exec (and former drag queen) to farmer in The Bucolic Plague.

You may be familiar with The Fabulous Beekman Boys from their TV show on Planet Green.

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