#offgridfarm

[spainnews]

Offgrid wonen en leven wordt steeds populairder. In een serie bestaande uit 3 delen, deel ik mijn 15-jarige offgrid ervaring. Vanavond deel 2. Bedankt voor het beluisteren van deel 1. Fijn weekend iedereen!!

[maplegardenfarm]

Chemical Free Farming Tips

Chemical-free farming, also known as organic farming, focuses on cultivating crops and raising livestock without the use of synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Here are some tips for chemical-free farming:

Crop rotation: Implement a crop rotation system where different crops are grown in a sequence over multiple seasons. This helps prevent the buildup of pests and diseases specific to certain crops, reducing the need for chemical interventions.

Composting: Create and utilize compost from organic waste, such as vegetable scraps, plant trimmings, and manure. Compost enriches the soil with nutrients, improves soil structure, and enhances its ability to retain moisture, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Natural fertilizers: Use natural fertilizers like compost, manure, and organic amendments (e.g., bone meal, blood meal) to provide essential nutrients to the soil and promote healthy plant growth.

#RenewableEnergyNB#RenewableEnergyNBCanada #humbleOrganicFarmhttps://t.co/j07I3jqoNX

— Maple Garden Farm (@MapleGardenFarm) May 19, 2023

Mulching: Apply organic mulch, such as straw, leaves, or grass clippings, around the base of plants. Mulching helps suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and improve soil quality, reducing the need for herbicides and frequent watering.

Biological pest control: Encourage natural predators and beneficial insects that control pests. Planting diverse crops and creating habitats for beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory wasps can help keep pest populations in check.

Integrated pest management (IPM): Implement IPM strategies, which involve monitoring pest populations, using physical barriers, employing trap crops, and employing cultural practices to minimize pest damage. Only resort to approved organic pesticides or insecticidal soaps when absolutely necessary.

Water management: Optimize irrigation practices by using techniques such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses, which deliver water directly to plant roots. This minimizes water waste and reduces the likelihood of fungal diseases caused by excessive moisture.

Weed control: Utilize manual methods like hand-weeding, hoeing, or mulching to control weeds instead of chemical herbicides. Regularly remove weeds before they mature and spread their seeds.

Disease-resistant varieties: Select and grow plant varieties that are naturally resistant to common diseases and pests in your area. Disease-resistant plants are less likely to require chemical treatments.

Soil conservation: Practice soil conservation techniques, including maintaining adequate ground cover, preventing erosion, and avoiding over-tilling. Healthy soil with good structure and organic matter content is less susceptible to pests and diseases.

Remember that transitioning to chemical-free farming may take time and experimentation. Local organic farming associations, agricultural extension services, and experienced organic farmers can provide valuable guidance and resources specific to your region.

Joint blog Post by Chrystale Henry and Zilu Zhang at Maple Garden Farm – a off the grid humble Organic Farm (permaculture ) located on a 10 acre farm producing varieties of vegetables and other farm produce. Joint us on twitter, Facebook and follow our LinkedIn company page to learn more and get great tips on farming strategy and permaculture and alternative energy design ideas.

[prefab-house]

Outside every last second 'till the storms come. . . #offgridfarm #offgrid #horse #GreenHorse https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVURCulmGa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i2z8yiwhl96c

[lcfranch2018]

LCF Ranch is a Family owned and operated off grid property in the Chihuahuan Desert of Far West Texas. We operate on a very small and limited monthly budget. Our Farm Market Sales currently only make up a small part of that budget as we are still relatively unknown and are a new farm on the the block. While we have the bare minimum of Livestock, Equipment and Supplies to essentially kick start the farm, we will gladly and very Appreciatively will accept any and all donations to the farm as they will help us to feed you.

Just Think:

If Everyone that seen this post donated just $1 to our farm we would be able to do more to provide fresh Vegetables, Herbs, Poultry, Eggs and More to our CSA Customers as well as our Surrounding Communities.

So how much is a small farm worth to you?

For Example:

100 donations we could buy extra feed for the livestock and better hand and garden tools for the Farm and Homestead.

1000 donations we could buy more livestock such as pigs, goats maybe even a few cattle to provide more food products and better fencing

5000 donations we could buy better farm equipment and supplies that would make life so much easier for us on the farm

10000 donations we could build a barn, buy a tractor, and larger equipment

50000 donations we could drill a well which would give us enough water to put up more greenhouses and grow alot more Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs then we can now at our current capacity of 200 plants and trees

Remember if there are no farms there will be no food to fill the grocery stores!

[oshiray]

Today's office mate #ziwa #eldoret #kenya #cow #offgridfarms (at Eldoret)

[lucabaldassari]

E poi non sapevo più cosa guardare e guardai il cielo. Italo Calvino Quello che prima era solo un esperimento ora è un installazione. Cosi nasce la camera obscura permanente, una delle poche in Italia, a Case Ginezzo. Costruita con il sostegno della Fabbrica del sole e Offgridfarming, che hanno creduto e cofinanziato il progetto, con l’aiuto fattivo dei ragazzi del Cla e degli operatori. Riesco finalmente a trovare un luogo speciale, con una forte componente contemplativa, che mi ha permesso di realizzare un mio sogno dai tempi della scuola, quando Riccardo Pieroni, il mio professore di fotografia, mi fece conoscere il foro stenopeico e la camera obscura. L’ installazione è aperta al pubblico, per le visite scrivere a info@lafabbricadelsole.it Se cè una stanza che non usate o che volete riconvertire, ci organizziamo per replicare! ^__^ E’ così bello fissare il cielo e accorgersi di come non sia altro che un immenso laboratorio di fisica che si srotola sulle nostre teste. Margherita Hack (presso Monte Ginezzo - Cortona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUK5iQsINz7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[yeracsej]

Sage! . . . . . . . . #buttonflowers #yellow #sage #lovely #wild #dontoverharvest #savethesage #medicinepeople #medicine #sacredmedicine #leaveitbe #native #medicine #giftfromthegods #bliss #wildmedicine #plants #yum #smells #biocrafting #kenya #molo #farm #offgridfarm #ceremony #sweatlodge #herbs https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QUZppFZ9e/?igshid=1vvxyblu9ofyf

[jjoeshua]

#farm #homesteading #homesteadinglife #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #offgridfarms (at Zrenjanin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrXyifsFiHY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zgfuuvo2xr6g

[caseshomestead]

Tonight seems like a oil lamp kinda night!! #offgrid #offgridfarms #smallfarm #youtubers #facebook #twitter #YouTube #oillamp #softlight

[darkangelsurvival]

Dark Angel OFF-GRID project. Follow the progress to get some ideas for your projects. We would love to hear your ideas as well. 🇺🇸. #offgrid #offgridliving #survivalist #survivalism #camping #outdoors #outdoorsman #farmlife #survivalguide #prepper #merica #offgridfarms #farm #survivalists #livingoffthegrid #growyourown http://ift.tt/2iYCwcP

[spainnews]

Offgrid wonen en leven wordt steeds populairder. In een serie bestaande uit 3 delen, deel ik mijn 15-jarige offgrid ervaring. Vanavond deel 2. Bedankt voor het beluisteren van deel 1. Fijn weekend iedereen!!

[bigcooktees]

If you are a lady living off grid, then this is a must buy shirt! ............................... #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridlife #offgridcooking #offgridanarchy #offgridoutdoor #offgridparenting #offgridlifestyle #offgridathlete #offgridfarms #offgridvegan #offgridlovers #offgridonabudget #offgridsystem #offgridproject #offgridsolar #offgridhouse #offgrid4x4 #offgridafrica #offgridcamping #offgridcycling #offgride #offgridengineering #offgridholidays #offgridhome #offgridhomestead #offgridworking https://ift.tt/2OmlSXJ

[prefab-house]

LOVE all the fresh spring food- asparagus, eggs, lettuces and kales... Last night after a delicious dinner, I mentioned we had just enjoyed weeds, and that I think lambsquarters are a perfect part of a permaculture garden- plentiful, high in so many vitamins, even calcium, and delicious... A few hours later, after he had annoyed me, Handsome Husband, raised in Europe, asked what that weed was we had for dinner. Without skipping a breath I responded, "Foxglove!" knowing he would look it up... . . #permaculture #offgridfarm #offgrid #prefab https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzPGGFFbP4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tq6xsxr2gfc5

[faithngoodworks]

We got green sprouts in our tater bags!! #faithandgoodworksfarm #farmfreshfood #containergardening #gardening #offgridfarms — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2k1jTY7

[gururagu-blog]

Forget me knots. So pretty #photography #offgridfarm #garden #flowers

[natejordon]

This is how you do it.