I have been running around like crazy, lately, and I apologize for the delay in posting. Between Fertrell deliveries, church meetings, a full time job and all my chores around the homestead, I have been really pressed for time. I am sorry. Now that that is out of the way, I thought I'd share a little news from Alan Nation's blog over at the Stockman GrassFarmer. I will continue with the series on the benefits of raw milk as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience.
Historic Organic Creamery At Risk
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The New York Times reports that the CEO of Humboldt Creamery in Ferndale, California, Rich Ghilarducci, has disappeared after mentioning there might be some financial irregularities in the co-op. Now the survival of the 80 year old creamery which serves a premier organic grass dairying area is in jeopardy. The creamery is owned by 50 farmers in the Eel River Delta. The farmers have voted unanimously to defer the $2 million owed them for their January milk to keep the creamery operating. Feed suppliers have put the area’s farmers on a cash-on-delivery basis which has many scrambling to cut out grain supplementation. The creamery had recently raised $400,000 in a preferred stock offering but creamery executives insist it has all been spent.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Important Vitamins In Raw Milk
There is a lot of talk, these days, about vitamins. It would seem that almost everyone takes a supplement of some sort. This is a very important aspect to our diets as much of the soil has been depleted, thus, leaving much to be desired in the way of vitamin intake. This is not to mention the lack of such vitamins in processed foods-another scary subject.
However, there are two kinds of vitamins out there, water and fat soluble, and they have important roles in our health. The great thing about whole, raw milk is that it contains them all. The best part is that they are completely ready for your body to use. These vitamins serve to regulate your metabolism, or help biochemical reactions to free up energy from the food you eat, they're all there.
So, in essence, nothing needs to be added to raw milk. No vitamins, no minerals, no enriching, period. This cannot be said of store-bought, commodity milk that has to replace the vitamin D and many minerals, artificially, to replace that which was lost in the hydrogenation process. In a word, raw milk from grass fed cows is a complete food. Don't miss out.
However, there are two kinds of vitamins out there, water and fat soluble, and they have important roles in our health. The great thing about whole, raw milk is that it contains them all. The best part is that they are completely ready for your body to use. These vitamins serve to regulate your metabolism, or help biochemical reactions to free up energy from the food you eat, they're all there.
So, in essence, nothing needs to be added to raw milk. No vitamins, no minerals, no enriching, period. This cannot be said of store-bought, commodity milk that has to replace the vitamin D and many minerals, artificially, to replace that which was lost in the hydrogenation process. In a word, raw milk from grass fed cows is a complete food. Don't miss out.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Our Bodies Need The Fats Found In Raw Milk
Here is something very interesting. Especially with all the modern day talk about the evils of fat in our food. We are inundated with it, it is pounded into our brain that all fat is bad. Now some of the more health savvy among us will know, right away, that this is not the case. Not all fats are bad for us, in fact, our bodies need some fats to survive and function.
The kind of fats we need for our bodies is called saturated fats and they play a large role in our over all health. You guessed it, raw milk is about two thirds saturated fats. These fats, according to raw-milk-facts.com, these fats perform many things in our bodies "from construction of cell membranes and key hormones to providing energy storage and padding for delicate organs, to serving as a vehicle for important fat-soluble vitamins".
All fats cause our stomachs to create and secrete digestive enzymes that help break down the food and line the stomach wall. Not only that, this process lets us know when we have had enough, or, that you're full. The lack of fat in fat-free foods and low fat/non fat dairy foods, thus leaving a hole in this enzyme production, can actually contribute to over-eating. What?!?!? The lack of fat in our food causes us to eat more? Simply, yes.
Consider this quote from the above, linked website. "for thousands of years before the introduction of the hydrogenation process (pumping hydrogen gas through oils to make them solids) and the use of canola oil (from genetically modified rapeseed), corn, cottonseed, safflower and soy oils, dietary fats were largely saturated and often animal based. Healthy cultures all over the world thrived on the use of butter, lard, tallow's, poultry fats, fish oils, tropical oils such as coconut and palm, and cold pressed olive oil." If you do much reading, you'll come to know that this is true. So many other cultures in the world still eat this way and they don't suffer from the same maladies that we do, here in the States.
It is also known that prior to 1900, there were few people that died from heart disease.It was the advent of hydrogenated cottonseed oil (Crisco) in 1911 that began the shift from healthy animal fats to the monounsaturated fats and the downward spiral of heart related health issues.
Then there are the CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acids) that are found in raw milk. These things are potent and our bodies need them. They are a major aid in the fight against cancer. I have several other articles on the subject of CLA that you can read, so I will spare that here.
The kind of fats we need for our bodies is called saturated fats and they play a large role in our over all health. You guessed it, raw milk is about two thirds saturated fats. These fats, according to raw-milk-facts.com, these fats perform many things in our bodies "from construction of cell membranes and key hormones to providing energy storage and padding for delicate organs, to serving as a vehicle for important fat-soluble vitamins".
All fats cause our stomachs to create and secrete digestive enzymes that help break down the food and line the stomach wall. Not only that, this process lets us know when we have had enough, or, that you're full. The lack of fat in fat-free foods and low fat/non fat dairy foods, thus leaving a hole in this enzyme production, can actually contribute to over-eating. What?!?!? The lack of fat in our food causes us to eat more? Simply, yes.
Consider this quote from the above, linked website. "for thousands of years before the introduction of the hydrogenation process (pumping hydrogen gas through oils to make them solids) and the use of canola oil (from genetically modified rapeseed), corn, cottonseed, safflower and soy oils, dietary fats were largely saturated and often animal based. Healthy cultures all over the world thrived on the use of butter, lard, tallow's, poultry fats, fish oils, tropical oils such as coconut and palm, and cold pressed olive oil." If you do much reading, you'll come to know that this is true. So many other cultures in the world still eat this way and they don't suffer from the same maladies that we do, here in the States.
It is also known that prior to 1900, there were few people that died from heart disease.It was the advent of hydrogenated cottonseed oil (Crisco) in 1911 that began the shift from healthy animal fats to the monounsaturated fats and the downward spiral of heart related health issues.
Then there are the CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acids) that are found in raw milk. These things are potent and our bodies need them. They are a major aid in the fight against cancer. I have several other articles on the subject of CLA that you can read, so I will spare that here.
This is a lot of information, I know. Keep coming back for more. Yes, there is more. Until then, happy milk drinking!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Simple Sugars In Raw Milk Help Absorption
There is a very complex system of proteins in milk known as antibodies. These provide resistance to many viruses, bacteria and bacterial toxins and helps reduce the severity of asthma symptoms. Studies have shown that these are lost during the heating process involved with normal processing.
We get some carbs out of the deal, also. Lactose is also called "milk sugar" and is the primary carbohydrate found in milk. Lactose is made from one molecule each of the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Those that are lactose intolerant no longer make the enzyme, lactase, in their bodies and , therefore, cannot digest the milk sugar. There may be some good news in this. Raw milk (from grass fed cows) has a lactobacilli bacteria that is lactose digesting and may allow lactose intolerant people to enjoy milk.
In the end, after the digestion of this lactose, you end up with lactic acid. Apparently, the lactic acid has the ability to inhibit the growth of harmful species of bacteria. This is definitely new turf for me. I had no idea.
Not only that, though, lactic acid also boosts the absorption of calcium. I can remember all those ads that asked if you wanted strong bones and teeth, drink milk, as a kid. Now I question how much of milks ability in this is lost during the homogenization process.
Goodness, it doesn't stop there. Lactic acid also boosts the absorption of iron and phosphorus and has been know to male the milk proteins more digestible. It knocks them out of solution as fine curd particles. You know, I didn't realize how much, or many, trace minerals our bodies need until I started reading about grass farming. It is kind of ironic, all I wanted to do is grow more, better grass for my few cattle, rabbits and chickens. But, lets face it, our soils have been strip mined for centuries and there are few minerals left. Our animals lack them, as a consequence, and, therefore, so do we.
Next time I will tackle the "fats" part of raw milk. This can be very interesting, so you won't want to miss it. In fact, if you haven't already, do yourself a favor and read Sally Fallon's book Nourishing Traditions. I have it available, through Amazon, by clicking on the Amazon link located at the right. This book will explain much of what we, as a populace, are missing in the way of fats. Yes, folks, we need them. And we need them terribly.
Stay tuned.
We get some carbs out of the deal, also. Lactose is also called "milk sugar" and is the primary carbohydrate found in milk. Lactose is made from one molecule each of the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Those that are lactose intolerant no longer make the enzyme, lactase, in their bodies and , therefore, cannot digest the milk sugar. There may be some good news in this. Raw milk (from grass fed cows) has a lactobacilli bacteria that is lactose digesting and may allow lactose intolerant people to enjoy milk.
In the end, after the digestion of this lactose, you end up with lactic acid. Apparently, the lactic acid has the ability to inhibit the growth of harmful species of bacteria. This is definitely new turf for me. I had no idea.
Not only that, though, lactic acid also boosts the absorption of calcium. I can remember all those ads that asked if you wanted strong bones and teeth, drink milk, as a kid. Now I question how much of milks ability in this is lost during the homogenization process.
Goodness, it doesn't stop there. Lactic acid also boosts the absorption of iron and phosphorus and has been know to male the milk proteins more digestible. It knocks them out of solution as fine curd particles. You know, I didn't realize how much, or many, trace minerals our bodies need until I started reading about grass farming. It is kind of ironic, all I wanted to do is grow more, better grass for my few cattle, rabbits and chickens. But, lets face it, our soils have been strip mined for centuries and there are few minerals left. Our animals lack them, as a consequence, and, therefore, so do we.
Next time I will tackle the "fats" part of raw milk. This can be very interesting, so you won't want to miss it. In fact, if you haven't already, do yourself a favor and read Sally Fallon's book Nourishing Traditions. I have it available, through Amazon, by clicking on the Amazon link located at the right. This book will explain much of what we, as a populace, are missing in the way of fats. Yes, folks, we need them. And we need them terribly.
Stay tuned.
Monday, March 23, 2009
One For The Ladies
I interrupt the regularily scheduled post series involving raw milk to bring to light a neat website. Stay tuned for more on the benefits of raw milk.
Remember to make your voice heard on HR 875. This bill lets the government determine wheather or not the food you grow in your backyard garden is safe. If this should pass, due to the current language of the bill, it would become illegal for anyone of any size (not just farmers) to grow any food of any kind. Pretty broad terms, I would say. In fact, even if they should lessen the scope of this and lessen the language in it, I don't think the government needs their grubby paws in everything. It is time to put an end to this.
With this in mind, I want to direct all you ladies out there to a neat website, called house wife army. You can visit it by clicking here, or by visiting http://www.housewifearmy.com/
With this in mind, I want to direct all you ladies out there to a neat website, called house wife army. You can visit it by clicking here, or by visiting http://www.housewifearmy.com/
I know, I'm a guy. I got this web address in the body of an email and I checked it out. I figure it can't hurt to support it and my wife may enlist. So, if you are so inclined, check it out.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Iron Binding Proteins In Raw Milk
Our oldest daughter got sick, early, this morning and I had to stay home from church with her. Thus, I had a little time to do some reading on raw milk and thought I would share it today. Normally, Sunday posts are reserved for the very fast post as it is a family day. But, since Abbie is resting, I have some time on my hands.
Here are some interesting tid-bits that cement the idea of raw milk being a major player of America's health until after WWII. As stated, for centuries before the war, milk was used as medicine that relieved, and cured, many ailments. Even today, the properties in raw, grass fed milk, help people overcome many allergies (raw honey does the same). Asthma sufferers can find relief in raw milk, as well. For some reason, I am having difficulty recalling that specific information, I will have to get back with you on that one.
Current research on fragments of protein hidden in what are called "casein" molecules is finding that they exhibit anti-microbial activity.
Lactoferrin, which is an iron binding protein, has numerous properties. Just as this implies, lactoferrin causes improved absorption of iron (hear that ladies?), and anti-cancer properties and anti microbial action. This anti microbial action works against many bacteria that cause tooth decay and cavities. More recent studies have shown that it may have powerful anti-viral properties, as well.
There are two others, in raw milk's arsenal of protein/enzyme combination. These are, Lysozyme and Lactoperoxidase.
Lysozyme can break down cell walls of some undesirable bacteria. Lactoperoxidase teams up with other substances to knock off unwanted microbes.
Food for thought (forgive the pun). I will keep reading. Until next time....
Here are some interesting tid-bits that cement the idea of raw milk being a major player of America's health until after WWII. As stated, for centuries before the war, milk was used as medicine that relieved, and cured, many ailments. Even today, the properties in raw, grass fed milk, help people overcome many allergies (raw honey does the same). Asthma sufferers can find relief in raw milk, as well. For some reason, I am having difficulty recalling that specific information, I will have to get back with you on that one.
Current research on fragments of protein hidden in what are called "casein" molecules is finding that they exhibit anti-microbial activity.
Lactoferrin, which is an iron binding protein, has numerous properties. Just as this implies, lactoferrin causes improved absorption of iron (hear that ladies?), and anti-cancer properties and anti microbial action. This anti microbial action works against many bacteria that cause tooth decay and cavities. More recent studies have shown that it may have powerful anti-viral properties, as well.
There are two others, in raw milk's arsenal of protein/enzyme combination. These are, Lysozyme and Lactoperoxidase.
Lysozyme can break down cell walls of some undesirable bacteria. Lactoperoxidase teams up with other substances to knock off unwanted microbes.
Food for thought (forgive the pun). I will keep reading. Until next time....
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Raw Milk Provides Essential Amino Acids
In reading up on the benefits of raw milk, I find that this is going to have to be done in a series. There is just way too much good information to pass up. I have read some on the benefits of raw milk and just accepted that it was really good for you, without much thought beyond that. I know that there are several specific health benefits, but my knowledge is fairly limited, in general. I have learned a good deal already that I did not know, and I find it both amazing and astonishing, at the same time. Amazing that milk is that good for you and astonished that more people don't drink it.
This article will focus on Proteins but we have to begin at, well, the beginning. Our bodies use amino acids as building blocks for protein. Our bodies need 20-22 of these amino acids to complete this task, according to research. Eight (of the 20-22) are considered essential and we get them from our food. The remaining 12-14 are manufactured by our bodies from the original eight.
This is the neat part. Raw milk (from grass fed animals) contains 20 of the standard amino acids which saves our bodies from have to manufacture them, or, convert them.
80% of these are heat stable and easy to digest. The remaining 20% fall into the class of whey proteins. These have important physiological effects (bio activity). This includes key enzyme inhibitors, immunoglobins (antibodies), metal binding proteins, vitamin binding proteins and several growth factors.
I knew none of this scientific mumbo jumbo, but I feel so enlightened. It just goes to show that God knew what He was doing. Keep coming back for more on the subject of raw milk. Thanks for stopping by.
This article will focus on Proteins but we have to begin at, well, the beginning. Our bodies use amino acids as building blocks for protein. Our bodies need 20-22 of these amino acids to complete this task, according to research. Eight (of the 20-22) are considered essential and we get them from our food. The remaining 12-14 are manufactured by our bodies from the original eight.
This is the neat part. Raw milk (from grass fed animals) contains 20 of the standard amino acids which saves our bodies from have to manufacture them, or, convert them.
80% of these are heat stable and easy to digest. The remaining 20% fall into the class of whey proteins. These have important physiological effects (bio activity). This includes key enzyme inhibitors, immunoglobins (antibodies), metal binding proteins, vitamin binding proteins and several growth factors.
I knew none of this scientific mumbo jumbo, but I feel so enlightened. It just goes to show that God knew what He was doing. Keep coming back for more on the subject of raw milk. Thanks for stopping by.
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Benefits Of Raw Milk
I was going to post a short little deal on the benefits of raw milk. However, my research looks like it will be more in depth than that. So, I don't want to cheat you folks, and am going to read some more. Until then, here is a little known fact that I gleaned from a raw milk website that I found astonsihing. If nothing else, it will whet your appetite for more info.
"Few people are aware that clean, raw milk from grass-fed cows was actually used as a medicine in the early part of the last century. That's right. Milk straight from the udder, a sort of "stem cell" of foods, was used as medicine to treat, and frequently cure some serious chronic diseases. From the time of Hippocrates to until just after World War II, this "white blood" nourished and healed uncounted millions.
Clean raw milk from pastured cows is a complete and properly balanced food. You could live on it exclusively if you had to. Indeed, published accounts exist of people who have done just that. What's in it that makes it so great? Let's look at the ingredients to see what makes it such a powerful food."
Stay tuned.
"Few people are aware that clean, raw milk from grass-fed cows was actually used as a medicine in the early part of the last century. That's right. Milk straight from the udder, a sort of "stem cell" of foods, was used as medicine to treat, and frequently cure some serious chronic diseases. From the time of Hippocrates to until just after World War II, this "white blood" nourished and healed uncounted millions.
Clean raw milk from pastured cows is a complete and properly balanced food. You could live on it exclusively if you had to. Indeed, published accounts exist of people who have done just that. What's in it that makes it so great? Let's look at the ingredients to see what makes it such a powerful food."
Stay tuned.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Where Does The Time Go?
Wow! Time fly's when you're busy. Two days went by without a post and I didn't even notice. Sorry. I guess that when the time changed and the days got longer, so did my work load. I have some neat things to talk about in the coming days, so stay tuned.
-The widows mite
-The new chick brooder I built
- A funny picture that our Pastor's daughter drew of me teaching
-The benefits of raw milk
These will not be posted in this order, necessarily, but are coming soon. Until then, enjoy this article written by Alan Nation of StockMan GrassFarmer as it is quite true. I have been watching this thing play out at my job as Produce Manager at the local grocery store.
Tough Times Are Good for Garden Suppliers
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
The number of homes growing backyard gardens is expected to jump by 40% in 2009 according to USA Today. "As the economy goes down, food gardening goes up," said Bruce Butterfield, the research director for National Gardening Association, a non-profit organization for gardening education. "We haven’t seen this kind of a spike in 30 years." George Ball, chairman of the seed company W. Atlee Burpee said, "It’s weird to have everyone else you talk to experiencing plunging markets. We’re on a roll." Ball said under the right conditions, $10 worth of seed can produce $650 worth of vegetables. During World War II, 40% of the nation’s vegetable supply was grown in backyard gardens. Another hot item for backyard farmers are a few laying hens. Virginia farmer, Joel Salatin, said selling young hens to his urban customers was a popular item.
-The widows mite
-The new chick brooder I built
- A funny picture that our Pastor's daughter drew of me teaching
-The benefits of raw milk
These will not be posted in this order, necessarily, but are coming soon. Until then, enjoy this article written by Alan Nation of StockMan GrassFarmer as it is quite true. I have been watching this thing play out at my job as Produce Manager at the local grocery store.
Tough Times Are Good for Garden Suppliers
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
The number of homes growing backyard gardens is expected to jump by 40% in 2009 according to USA Today. "As the economy goes down, food gardening goes up," said Bruce Butterfield, the research director for National Gardening Association, a non-profit organization for gardening education. "We haven’t seen this kind of a spike in 30 years." George Ball, chairman of the seed company W. Atlee Burpee said, "It’s weird to have everyone else you talk to experiencing plunging markets. We’re on a roll." Ball said under the right conditions, $10 worth of seed can produce $650 worth of vegetables. During World War II, 40% of the nation’s vegetable supply was grown in backyard gardens. Another hot item for backyard farmers are a few laying hens. Virginia farmer, Joel Salatin, said selling young hens to his urban customers was a popular item.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Following The Iditarod Trail!
This is something for all you homeschoolers out there. Our family, (my wife gets all the credit, of course), has taken on a really interesting and fun homeschool project over the last few days and on into the coming days.
My lovely wife found (somewhere) a project to follow the Iditarod. Don't know what the Iditarod is? Follow this link to see details of this amazing sled dog race across Alaska.
My lovely wife found (somewhere) a project to follow the Iditarod. Don't know what the Iditarod is? Follow this link to see details of this amazing sled dog race across Alaska.
There is an excellent story of human courage, diligence and perseverance in the modern race, which stems from an actual voyage back in the 1920's to save a village from Diphtheria. The original journey was to travel 700 miles in blizzards to deliver much needed penicillin to the sick native children. It was expected to take at least 15 days. Guess what, they did it in 5!
Anyway, we all picked out a musher to follow, and using the website (linked above) we are tracking their progress. The girls have even written their own little books about the Husky's that are used in the race. I tell you, we are enjoying it very much. I picked a 19 year old girl who isn't fairing as well as I hoped, but it is fun. Elisabeth's musher is the current leader (she has a knack for that).
So, if you're intrigued by this, go check it out. If nothing else, you can read to your kids about the amazing history behind this amazing race. Have fun!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Horsein' Around
I didn't draw this, in fact, I don't know who did. This was sent to me via email from a lovely young lady in our church. I thought y'all would get a kick out of it. I did.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Time To Sell?
Here is a little blurb from Alan Nation. You can click here to read more at his blog. You can also use the links found to the right to go to the Stockman Grass farmer web site.
Dairy Cow Liquidation Increases
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
American dairymen aren’t waiting for a government bailout. They are taking matters into their own hands and are sending cows to the abattoir at a record pace. In the first two months of 2009, dairymen have culled 100,000 more dairy cows that during the same time last year. The meat analysts at Cattle-Fax expect dairy liquidations to continue at a high rate for several more months due to low milk prices and high hay prices. Luckily, this dairy liquidation is coming at a time when beef production is at a seasonal low. For 2009 as a whole, beef cow slaughter is expected to fall 300,000 head as viable alternatives to beef production have largely disappeared.
Dairy Cow Liquidation Increases
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
American dairymen aren’t waiting for a government bailout. They are taking matters into their own hands and are sending cows to the abattoir at a record pace. In the first two months of 2009, dairymen have culled 100,000 more dairy cows that during the same time last year. The meat analysts at Cattle-Fax expect dairy liquidations to continue at a high rate for several more months due to low milk prices and high hay prices. Luckily, this dairy liquidation is coming at a time when beef production is at a seasonal low. For 2009 as a whole, beef cow slaughter is expected to fall 300,000 head as viable alternatives to beef production have largely disappeared.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
A New Life On The Homestead!
Good grief! Just a few hours old and here she comes with the camera!
I guess, if I must, I will stand for you. But don't expect this too often! Posing for pictures! What is this world coming to?
Look lady, you've had your fun, can you stop taking pictures now? Mom, can't you do anything about this?
That's good mom, stand up and tell her to bug off, I'm tired!This is the calf with no name. The kids have not dubbed her yet. Yup, it's a heifer! She's a beauty and got her daddy's looks. She was born very early Tuesday morning (March 10) and I got quite a welcome surprise when I went out to feed the animals. She is a cross between Dexter (daddy) and Red Devon/something (momma) Ahhh, fresh milk is coming soon!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Some More Caption Fun
I drew this on the same day as the other. To be honest, I am experimenting or toying with the idea of doing a comic strip. I am going to leave this up for a few days to let y'all give me some captions. Remember to keep them clean and funny. Thanks.
Scroll down for current posts. Have fun!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Watching Grass Grow?
I was just musing over the old addage- "...like watching grass grow." And I got to thinking how ironic it really is. I have used that old saying a time or two in my life. I'd rather watch grass grow than watch a round of tennis! I'd say.
The phrase, or coloquialism, is almost always associated with boredom. I am so bored, right now, that watching grass grow would add excitement to my day.
It is funny, really, how some things just seem to come full circle. As I've said, I would use that term laced with heavy sarcasm. In fact, I would pour on the sarcasm like hot fudge topping on vanilla ice cream, thick. Now that my family and I have been homesteading, (of a sort), for ten years, I find each year come with new lessons. God has a way with that, doesn't He?
As I was sitting here, unwinding from my fulltime job, I was thinking how I would rather watch grass grow than to go to work again tomorrow. No, I'm serious. I get a kick out of watching the new spring growth explode into a deep green.
When I am at work, and the sun shinning outside, I long to be here to watch the grass grow. There is something in seeing a contented cow, lying on the grass in the warm sun, chewing her cud. There is a sense of peace, that all is right in the world. Watching a cow eat her ration of hay just isn't the same. She doesn't seem as peaceful. Not as natural. I know, feeding hay is very natural, indeed. I don't know if I can explain it.
With all the trouble in the world, to see a cow relaxing in the sun, I feel more relaxed. I can take a breath. God created a wonderful planet and ecosystem not just for us to tend, but to enjoy. All too often we look at the homestead as work, which it is-lot's of it, but we can see the fruit also.
I look at the grass getting taller and greener and I get excited. Spring is almost here, and the cattle can eat some wholesome green stuff again. We can get some fresh milk again-WOOHOO!
I like to watch the grass grow, and I vow to never lace it with sarcasm again. (Right.)
The phrase, or coloquialism, is almost always associated with boredom. I am so bored, right now, that watching grass grow would add excitement to my day.
It is funny, really, how some things just seem to come full circle. As I've said, I would use that term laced with heavy sarcasm. In fact, I would pour on the sarcasm like hot fudge topping on vanilla ice cream, thick. Now that my family and I have been homesteading, (of a sort), for ten years, I find each year come with new lessons. God has a way with that, doesn't He?
As I was sitting here, unwinding from my fulltime job, I was thinking how I would rather watch grass grow than to go to work again tomorrow. No, I'm serious. I get a kick out of watching the new spring growth explode into a deep green.
When I am at work, and the sun shinning outside, I long to be here to watch the grass grow. There is something in seeing a contented cow, lying on the grass in the warm sun, chewing her cud. There is a sense of peace, that all is right in the world. Watching a cow eat her ration of hay just isn't the same. She doesn't seem as peaceful. Not as natural. I know, feeding hay is very natural, indeed. I don't know if I can explain it.
With all the trouble in the world, to see a cow relaxing in the sun, I feel more relaxed. I can take a breath. God created a wonderful planet and ecosystem not just for us to tend, but to enjoy. All too often we look at the homestead as work, which it is-lot's of it, but we can see the fruit also.
I look at the grass getting taller and greener and I get excited. Spring is almost here, and the cattle can eat some wholesome green stuff again. We can get some fresh milk again-WOOHOO!
I like to watch the grass grow, and I vow to never lace it with sarcasm again. (Right.)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
From Chick Brooder To Precious Moment
I started out today to build a new chick brooder for tha chicks that are due to arrive in just over a week. Talk about cutting things close! I am well into the project, now, but have come to a point that I don't know how to proceed to the next step. Par for the course for me! Now I have to give this thing some serious thought. I am sure I will figure it out, the trouble is that I may end up re-designing the whole thing. (Bummer.)
While working, I got out a new box of screws that I bought for this project yesterday. Elisabeth, my youngest, came over to watch. Do you like the box of screws that I bought you for Christmas, daddy?
She actually bought me a box of chicken wire staples, but I didn't have the heart to say anything. She just recognised the color of the box.
I sure do, honey. Was my response, not knowing what to expect as I just lied to my daughter.
Then she looked at me and in the most tender, soft voice you can imagine, she replied, I sure love you daddy. You are the best daddy in the whole world.
If I am the best, in your eyes, then that is all that matters. I almost cried. Then she gave me a big hug, for a long time. I told her that I love her too, and she went off to play.
Folks, this kind of thing will brighten any man's day. I felt a bond, a "string" that had been tied at that very moment. A string that, God help me, I shall not sever. What a precious thing.
I thank God for that couple of minutes I shared with Elisabeth. If there is anything to "take home" from this, it is this: look out for these moments and grab them. I am sure that we both will remember that "precious moment" we shared while building the chick brooder.
While working, I got out a new box of screws that I bought for this project yesterday. Elisabeth, my youngest, came over to watch. Do you like the box of screws that I bought you for Christmas, daddy?
She actually bought me a box of chicken wire staples, but I didn't have the heart to say anything. She just recognised the color of the box.
I sure do, honey. Was my response, not knowing what to expect as I just lied to my daughter.
Then she looked at me and in the most tender, soft voice you can imagine, she replied, I sure love you daddy. You are the best daddy in the whole world.
If I am the best, in your eyes, then that is all that matters. I almost cried. Then she gave me a big hug, for a long time. I told her that I love her too, and she went off to play.
Folks, this kind of thing will brighten any man's day. I felt a bond, a "string" that had been tied at that very moment. A string that, God help me, I shall not sever. What a precious thing.
I thank God for that couple of minutes I shared with Elisabeth. If there is anything to "take home" from this, it is this: look out for these moments and grab them. I am sure that we both will remember that "precious moment" we shared while building the chick brooder.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Is The Government Really This Stoopid? Who Do They Think They Are?
EPA says farm dust requires regulation
By MARCO SANTANA The Associated Press
Friday, February 27, 2009; 7:15 AM
(Emphasis mine)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Nothing says summer in Iowa like a cloud of dust behind a combine.
But what may be a fact of life for farmers is a cause for concern to federal regulators, who are refusing to exempt growers from new environmental regulations.
It's left some farmers feeling bemused and more than a little frustrated.
"It's such a non-commonsense idea that you can keep dust within a property line when the wind blows," said Sen. Charles Grassley, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee who still farms in northeast Iowa .
Under rules imposed in 2006, rural areas would be kept to the same standards as urban areas for what the Environmental Protection Agency calls "coarse particulate matter" in the air.
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council had petitioned the government to provide an exemption to farmers. They argued that evidence of harm caused by dust in rural areas hasn't been determined.
But the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington ruled Tuesday that the EPA had already provided the evidence necessary to determine farm dust "likely is not safe."
Michael Formica, a lawyer for the pork council, said this means farmers now face the daunting task of proving a negative _ that the dust is not harmful.
Formica said his and other groups will consider a further appeal.
Farmers said they will be hard-pressed to meet the standards.
In a letter sent Wednesday to the EPA, Grassley wrote that compliance would be impossible because of the dust produced in farmers' day-to-day activities.
Grassley also has noted that because many rural roads are not paved, particulate readings could be affected by wind gusts that constantly change.
"After all, God decides when the wind blows, not Chuck Grassley," he said.
But the EPA said the regulation was overdue.
Every five years, the Clean Air Act requires the agency to review the newest scientific information and recommend changes to its standards.
In 2006, the EPA determined larger particles in the air than previously thought were a danger to the public. The increased threshold covered air mixes that occur in rural areas.
EPA spokeswoman Cathy Milbourn said the changes are not just a matter of regulating dust. They serve the public's well-being and, regardless of whether someone lives in a rural or urban area, the threshold for unsafe levels of dust in the air must remain consistent nationally.
"It's health-based," she said. "We don't look at a particular industry. The goal is to protect public health."
When counties reach "non-attainment" levels, it becomes a state's responsibility to bring the county back into acceptable levels.
Milbourn said various options exist for states, such as retrofitting buses that run on diesel engines.
But farmers insist the regulation will affect their operations and eventually their bottom lines. And they said unlike fixing a bus, they have few options for limiting dust from their fields and roads.
Roger Zylstra, a director with the Iowa Corngrowers Association, said if left alone, farmers can compete worldwide. But regulation could impede their success.
He said there seems to be a disconnect between farmers and policymakers. (Ya think?)
"Many of the people that are making the rules, it feels like they really don't know what (farming) issues are," said Zylstra, a Lynnville resident who has worked on a farm for 35 years.
Zylstra said it's hard not to get frustrated.
"We think we've met the demands that have been put upon us and lo and behold, we have new and even more stringent demands. It seems really unrealistic."
© 2009 The Associated Press
By MARCO SANTANA The Associated Press
Friday, February 27, 2009; 7:15 AM
(Emphasis mine)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Nothing says summer in Iowa like a cloud of dust behind a combine.
But what may be a fact of life for farmers is a cause for concern to federal regulators, who are refusing to exempt growers from new environmental regulations.
It's left some farmers feeling bemused and more than a little frustrated.
"It's such a non-commonsense idea that you can keep dust within a property line when the wind blows," said Sen. Charles Grassley, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee who still farms in northeast Iowa .
Under rules imposed in 2006, rural areas would be kept to the same standards as urban areas for what the Environmental Protection Agency calls "coarse particulate matter" in the air.
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council had petitioned the government to provide an exemption to farmers. They argued that evidence of harm caused by dust in rural areas hasn't been determined.
But the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington ruled Tuesday that the EPA had already provided the evidence necessary to determine farm dust "likely is not safe."
Michael Formica, a lawyer for the pork council, said this means farmers now face the daunting task of proving a negative _ that the dust is not harmful.
Formica said his and other groups will consider a further appeal.
Farmers said they will be hard-pressed to meet the standards.
In a letter sent Wednesday to the EPA, Grassley wrote that compliance would be impossible because of the dust produced in farmers' day-to-day activities.
Grassley also has noted that because many rural roads are not paved, particulate readings could be affected by wind gusts that constantly change.
"After all, God decides when the wind blows, not Chuck Grassley," he said.
But the EPA said the regulation was overdue.
Every five years, the Clean Air Act requires the agency to review the newest scientific information and recommend changes to its standards.
In 2006, the EPA determined larger particles in the air than previously thought were a danger to the public. The increased threshold covered air mixes that occur in rural areas.
EPA spokeswoman Cathy Milbourn said the changes are not just a matter of regulating dust. They serve the public's well-being and, regardless of whether someone lives in a rural or urban area, the threshold for unsafe levels of dust in the air must remain consistent nationally.
"It's health-based," she said. "We don't look at a particular industry. The goal is to protect public health."
When counties reach "non-attainment" levels, it becomes a state's responsibility to bring the county back into acceptable levels.
Milbourn said various options exist for states, such as retrofitting buses that run on diesel engines.
But farmers insist the regulation will affect their operations and eventually their bottom lines. And they said unlike fixing a bus, they have few options for limiting dust from their fields and roads.
Roger Zylstra, a director with the Iowa Corngrowers Association, said if left alone, farmers can compete worldwide. But regulation could impede their success.
He said there seems to be a disconnect between farmers and policymakers. (Ya think?)
"Many of the people that are making the rules, it feels like they really don't know what (farming) issues are," said Zylstra, a Lynnville resident who has worked on a farm for 35 years.
Zylstra said it's hard not to get frustrated.
"We think we've met the demands that have been put upon us and lo and behold, we have new and even more stringent demands. It seems really unrealistic."
© 2009 The Associated Press
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Here is the list of the members of the congressional subcommittee that I promised yesterday. Again, they are scheduling a hearing to take place on the 11th of this month. Feel free to use this information to contact them and vooice your opinions on NAIS (National Animal Identification System). Thanks for listening.
Mike Rogers 202.225.3261 202.226.8485 http://www.house. gov/mike- rogers/contact. shtml <http://www.house.gov/mike-rogers/contact.shtml> CA D-18
Dennis Cardoza 202.225.6131 800-356-6424 (202) 225-0819 http://www.house. gov/cardoza/ contact.shtml <http://www.house.gov/cardoza/contact.shtml> CA D-20
Jim Costa 202-225-3341 (202) 225-9308 http://www.costa. house.gov <http://www.costa.house.gov>/ CA D-43 Joe Baca (202)225-6161 (202)225-8671 http://www.house. gov/baca/ zipauth.shtml <http://www.house.gov/baca/zipauth.shtml> CO D-4
Betsy Markey, (202) 225-4676 (202) 225-5870 https://forms. house.gov/ betsymarkey/ contact-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/betsymarkey/contact-form.shtml> GA D-13
David Scott (Chair) (202) 225-2939 (202) 225-4628 http://davidscott. house.gov/ Contact/ <http://davidscott.house.gov/Contact/> IA D-3
Leonard Boswell (202) 225-3806 (202) 225-5608 http://boswell. house.gov/ messageform. htm <http://boswell.house.gov/messageform.htm> IA R-5
Steve King 202.225.4426 202.225.3193 http://www.house. gov/steveking/ email.shtm <http://www.house.gov/steveking/email.shtm> ID D-1 Walt Minnick (202) 225-6611 (202) 225-3029 https://forms. house.gov/ minnick/tours. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/minnick/tours.shtml> MD D-1
Frank Kratovil, Jr. (202) 225-5311 (202) 225-0254 https://forms. house.gov/ kratovil/ contact-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/kratovil/contact-form.shtml> NE R-3 Adrian Smith (202) 225-6435 (202) 225-0207 http://www.house. gov/formadriansm ith/issues_ subscribe. htm <http://www.house.gov/formadriansmith/issues_subscribe.htm> PA D-17
Tim Holden (202) 225-5546 (202) 226-0996 http://www.holden. house.gov/ contactform_ zipcheck. shtml <http://www.holden.house.gov/contactform_zipcheck.shtml> TN R-1
David P. Roe (202) 225-6356 (202) 225-5714 https://forms. house.gov/ roe/invite- request-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/roe/invite-request-form.shtml> TX R-11
K. Michael Conaway (202) 225-3605 (202) 225-1783 http://conaway. house.gov <http://conaway.house.gov>/ TX R-19
Randy Neugebauer, Ranking Minority Member (202) 225-4005 (888) 763-1611 (202) 225-9615 http://randy. house.gov/ ?sectionid= 8§iontree= 8 <http://randy.house.gov/?sectionid=8§iontree=8> VA R-6
Bob Goodlatte, (202) 225-5431 (202) 225-9681 http://www.house. gov/goodlatte/ emailbob. htm <http://www.house.gov/goodlatte/emailbob.htm> WI D-8
Steve Kagen, (202) 225-5665 (202) 225-5729 http://kagen. house.gov/ contact.shtml <http://kagen.house.gov/contact.shtml>
Mike Rogers 202.225.3261 202.226.8485 http://www.house. gov/mike- rogers/contact. shtml <http://www.house.gov/mike-rogers/contact.shtml> CA D-18
Dennis Cardoza 202.225.6131 800-356-6424 (202) 225-0819 http://www.house. gov/cardoza/ contact.shtml <http://www.house.gov/cardoza/contact.shtml> CA D-20
Jim Costa 202-225-3341 (202) 225-9308 http://www.costa. house.gov <http://www.costa.house.gov>/ CA D-43 Joe Baca (202)225-6161 (202)225-8671 http://www.house. gov/baca/ zipauth.shtml <http://www.house.gov/baca/zipauth.shtml> CO D-4
Betsy Markey, (202) 225-4676 (202) 225-5870 https://forms. house.gov/ betsymarkey/ contact-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/betsymarkey/contact-form.shtml> GA D-13
David Scott (Chair) (202) 225-2939 (202) 225-4628 http://davidscott. house.gov/ Contact/ <http://davidscott.house.gov/Contact/> IA D-3
Leonard Boswell (202) 225-3806 (202) 225-5608 http://boswell. house.gov/ messageform. htm <http://boswell.house.gov/messageform.htm> IA R-5
Steve King 202.225.4426 202.225.3193 http://www.house. gov/steveking/ email.shtm <http://www.house.gov/steveking/email.shtm> ID D-1 Walt Minnick (202) 225-6611 (202) 225-3029 https://forms. house.gov/ minnick/tours. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/minnick/tours.shtml> MD D-1
Frank Kratovil, Jr. (202) 225-5311 (202) 225-0254 https://forms. house.gov/ kratovil/ contact-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/kratovil/contact-form.shtml> NE R-3 Adrian Smith (202) 225-6435 (202) 225-0207 http://www.house. gov/formadriansm ith/issues_ subscribe. htm <http://www.house.gov/formadriansmith/issues_subscribe.htm> PA D-17
Tim Holden (202) 225-5546 (202) 226-0996 http://www.holden. house.gov/ contactform_ zipcheck. shtml <http://www.holden.house.gov/contactform_zipcheck.shtml> TN R-1
David P. Roe (202) 225-6356 (202) 225-5714 https://forms. house.gov/ roe/invite- request-form. shtml <https://forms.house.gov/roe/invite-request-form.shtml> TX R-11
K. Michael Conaway (202) 225-3605 (202) 225-1783 http://conaway. house.gov <http://conaway.house.gov>/ TX R-19
Randy Neugebauer, Ranking Minority Member (202) 225-4005 (888) 763-1611 (202) 225-9615 http://randy. house.gov/ ?sectionid= 8§iontree= 8 <http://randy.house.gov/?sectionid=8§iontree=8> VA R-6
Bob Goodlatte, (202) 225-5431 (202) 225-9681 http://www.house. gov/goodlatte/ emailbob. htm <http://www.house.gov/goodlatte/emailbob.htm> WI D-8
Steve Kagen, (202) 225-5665 (202) 225-5729 http://kagen. house.gov/ contact.shtml <http://kagen.house.gov/contact.shtml>
Monday, March 2, 2009
Speak Out Against NAIS
I posted this article, in it's entirety, from "Mother Earth News" written by the person credited below. I felt that this is important to all who raise their own animals or eat food raised by small farmers/homesteaders and want the freedom to maintain that relationship. There is a congressional hearing scheduled for March 11 on this subject. This leaves not a lot of time to contact the people on the sub committee. I will post their names in another post as it is quite long. Please read this and if you feel it is important to you and your future as a farmer or consumer, contact your state and federal officials. Look here, tomorrow, for that list. Thanks.
By Judith McGeary
Animal owners, consumers and taxpayers: NAIS ALERT! Protect your right to farm and to eat local food. Speak out against the National Animal Identification System!
The USDA has proposed a rule to require all farms and ranches where animals are raised to be registered in a federal database under the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) for existing disease control programs. The draft rule covers programs for cattle, sheep, goats and swine. It also sets the stage for the entire NAIS program to be mandated for everyone, including anyone who owns even one livestock animal (for example, a single chicken or a horse). Learn more about the legislation in The Truth About the Animal ID Plan.
It's critical that the USDA and Congress hear from the hundreds of thousands of people who will be adversely affected by the NAIS program. This includes not only animal owners, but also consumers who care about local and sustainable foods, taxpayers who object to wasteful government programs and advocates for a safer food system.
STEP 1: Submit comments to USDA online or by mail. The comments must be received by the USDA by March 16, 2009.
Submit comments on the federal regulations website (click on the yellow balloon under "add comments").
Or mail two copies of your comments to the USDA at the address below. Clearly state that your comments refer to Docket No. APHIS-2007-0096. (See the sample comments at the end of this post.)
Docket No. APHIS-2007-0096Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHISStation 3A-03.84700 River Road Unit 118Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
STEP 2: Send a copy of your comments to your representative and senators.
You can find who represents you and their contact information at www.congress.org.
BACKGROUND
The USDA has been working for over five years to force NAIS onto American animal owners. NAIS is designed to identify and track each and every individual livestock and poultry animal owned by family farmers, hobby farmers, homesteaders and pet owners across the country.
The USDA claims that NAIS is a disease tracking program, but has refused to provide any support for its claims. In reality, NAIS will:
Replace states' existing, well-functioning disease response and brand inspection programs with an untested, expensive and unreliable system
Impose high costs and government surveillance on every farmer and animal owner for no significant benefits, and will likely force many small producers out of business
NAIS does nothing to improve food safety for consumers or prevent animal diseases. This program is a one-size-fits-all program developed by and for big Agribusiness. NAIS will increase consolidation of our food supply in the hands of a few large companies and put the brakes on the growing movement toward local food systems with its high costs.
Despite promises to the contrary, the USDA's new proposed rule would make portions of the system mandatory for thousands of people in every state. Anyone who participates in federal disease control program for cattle, sheep, goats or swine will have their premises registered. The NAIS Premises Identification Number (PIN) will become the only form of premises identification acceptable for USDA animal health purposes, with no opt-out provision.
The proposed rule would also limit official Animal Identification Numbers to the NAIS-compliant 840-numbering system, laying the groundwork for future regulations that would limit the types of tags that can be used.
The proposed rule is not final yet. You can help stop NAIS by visiting the Federal Registry and making a comment. Visit their website and click on the yellow balloon under "add comments." And don't forget to send a copy of your comments to your elected officials, letting them know how you feel about NAIS.
The grassroots movement has already successfully stalled the USDA's plans for NAIS, which originally called for the entire program - premises registration, animal identification and tracking - to be mandatory by January 2009. The proposed rule is an opportunity to get thousands of objections in the formal record, and have an even greater impact. It is imperative that people speak up to protect our right to farm and our food supply!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.FarmAndRanchFreddom.org or contact Judith McGeary, (512) 243-9404 or Judith@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org.
Read more about NAIS and how it will affect small scale and sustainable farms in The Truth About the Animal ID Plan.
By Judith McGeary
Animal owners, consumers and taxpayers: NAIS ALERT! Protect your right to farm and to eat local food. Speak out against the National Animal Identification System!
The USDA has proposed a rule to require all farms and ranches where animals are raised to be registered in a federal database under the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) for existing disease control programs. The draft rule covers programs for cattle, sheep, goats and swine. It also sets the stage for the entire NAIS program to be mandated for everyone, including anyone who owns even one livestock animal (for example, a single chicken or a horse). Learn more about the legislation in The Truth About the Animal ID Plan.
It's critical that the USDA and Congress hear from the hundreds of thousands of people who will be adversely affected by the NAIS program. This includes not only animal owners, but also consumers who care about local and sustainable foods, taxpayers who object to wasteful government programs and advocates for a safer food system.
STEP 1: Submit comments to USDA online or by mail. The comments must be received by the USDA by March 16, 2009.
Submit comments on the federal regulations website (click on the yellow balloon under "add comments").
Or mail two copies of your comments to the USDA at the address below. Clearly state that your comments refer to Docket No. APHIS-2007-0096. (See the sample comments at the end of this post.)
Docket No. APHIS-2007-0096Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHISStation 3A-03.84700 River Road Unit 118Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
STEP 2: Send a copy of your comments to your representative and senators.
You can find who represents you and their contact information at www.congress.org.
BACKGROUND
The USDA has been working for over five years to force NAIS onto American animal owners. NAIS is designed to identify and track each and every individual livestock and poultry animal owned by family farmers, hobby farmers, homesteaders and pet owners across the country.
The USDA claims that NAIS is a disease tracking program, but has refused to provide any support for its claims. In reality, NAIS will:
Replace states' existing, well-functioning disease response and brand inspection programs with an untested, expensive and unreliable system
Impose high costs and government surveillance on every farmer and animal owner for no significant benefits, and will likely force many small producers out of business
NAIS does nothing to improve food safety for consumers or prevent animal diseases. This program is a one-size-fits-all program developed by and for big Agribusiness. NAIS will increase consolidation of our food supply in the hands of a few large companies and put the brakes on the growing movement toward local food systems with its high costs.
Despite promises to the contrary, the USDA's new proposed rule would make portions of the system mandatory for thousands of people in every state. Anyone who participates in federal disease control program for cattle, sheep, goats or swine will have their premises registered. The NAIS Premises Identification Number (PIN) will become the only form of premises identification acceptable for USDA animal health purposes, with no opt-out provision.
The proposed rule would also limit official Animal Identification Numbers to the NAIS-compliant 840-numbering system, laying the groundwork for future regulations that would limit the types of tags that can be used.
The proposed rule is not final yet. You can help stop NAIS by visiting the Federal Registry and making a comment. Visit their website and click on the yellow balloon under "add comments." And don't forget to send a copy of your comments to your elected officials, letting them know how you feel about NAIS.
The grassroots movement has already successfully stalled the USDA's plans for NAIS, which originally called for the entire program - premises registration, animal identification and tracking - to be mandatory by January 2009. The proposed rule is an opportunity to get thousands of objections in the formal record, and have an even greater impact. It is imperative that people speak up to protect our right to farm and our food supply!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.FarmAndRanchFreddom.org or contact Judith McGeary, (512) 243-9404 or Judith@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org.
Read more about NAIS and how it will affect small scale and sustainable farms in The Truth About the Animal ID Plan.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday Fertrell Product Of The Week
This weeks Fertrell product is another one we look forward to using here on Cedar Cove Farm. For the last couple of years, we have had problems with blossom end rot on our tomatoes. My lovely wife did some investigative reading and found out the blossom end rot means there is a calcium deficiency in the soil. Thus, we decided to utilize Fertrell's Cal-Phos.
When your soil shows deficiencies in both calcium and phosphate, Cal Phos restores its balance. The product is available in granular and pulverized form.
Available Sizes: Paper Bag 50#Available in standard & granular form.
If you are interested in Fertrell's products please, don't hesitate to ask. You can email us directly at sppowers@iglide.net. We'll help any way that we can. Or, you can visit the Fertrell website to find a dealer near you.
When your soil shows deficiencies in both calcium and phosphate, Cal Phos restores its balance. The product is available in granular and pulverized form.
Available Sizes: Paper Bag 50#Available in standard & granular form.
If you are interested in Fertrell's products please, don't hesitate to ask. You can email us directly at sppowers@iglide.net. We'll help any way that we can. Or, you can visit the Fertrell website to find a dealer near you.
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