Marjorie O’Toole, the Executive Director of the Little Compton Historical Society, and Lily Clark, co-founder of Clarkshire Media, have collaborated on a documentary titled “Rooted in Tradition: 21st Century Farming in Little Compton.” The film explores farming in Little Compton today, featuring interviews with over 20 local farmers. Sponsored by the Ocean State Charities Trust, […]
Category Archives: Animals
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The grasslands of the great plains, located east of the Rocky Mountains and west of the Mississippi, are a vital landscape in North America, with ranching families and conservation groups working to steward the land. Ranchers face challenges such as fluctuating rainfall and droughts, while conservation groups combat habitat loss due to development and farming […]
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George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is part of the syllabus for semester 3 BA English Language and Literature and forms the second module of the paper on Reading Fiction. Orwell, whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic but considered himself primarily a political writer and democratic socialist without […]
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Arctic char is a culinary treasure that requires dedication and precision to bring from the icy Arctic waters to your dinner table. With a delicate flavor and rich texture, this fish is a masterpiece of nature that is highly prized by chefs worldwide. Through responsible harvesting practices and high-tech fish farms that replicate their natural […]
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At Changa Rabbitry, Mau explains common mistakes made by rabbit farmers, including choosing local breeds over hybrids, not keeping records, and improper breeding practices. Local breeds may be cheaper but won’t yield the desired results, record keeping is crucial for monitoring breeding and performance, and proper breeding is necessary for profitable outcomes. Monitoring and record […]
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Holly from Credit Valley Conservation visited Murphy Meadow Farms in Mono to learn about their intensive rotational grazing system. The Murphy family, who have farmed in the area since 1884, use this system to improve the health and productivity of their pastures and livestock while also benefiting the environment. By rotating their cows and poultry […]
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Radha Socenda reveals in a video how she customized her utility trailer, a Caravan 6×10, to increase its functionality. She added sides, wheel chocks, a trailer tongue box, stabilizer jacks, reflective decals, and plans to add a cover, spare tire mount, and more modifications in the future. She also shared tips on securing the trailer, […]
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Fraser discusses the evolution of foraging practices in Zimbabwe, particularly in the W district where he comes from. He highlights the impact of human activities on traditional foraging practices and the changes in resource use over generations. Through in-depth interviews with older community members, he explores the decline in certain food resources and the shift […]
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Climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable land uses have led to severe land degradation worldwide, harming farmlands and forests that communities rely on for food, health, and income. However, the practice of farmer-managed natural regeneration (fmnr) is transforming lives and landscapes by restoring tree growth through simple and low-cost methods. This process involves surveying land, selecting […]
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Rob discusses his new method for creating wicking beds in his garden with the goal of maximizing water retention. By repurposing bread crates and utilizing a false floor system with geotextile and coarse river sand, he creates a large water reservoir in the base of the beds. Rob emphasizes the importance of a good soil […]