by sandy | Sep 12, 2019 | Heritage Narrative
Using essential oils for health and wellness may seem to be the latest trend, but it’s hardly new. Since ancient times, essential oils have been used for their beneficial effects on humans and animals, according to the study, “Essential Oils as Feed Additives – Future...
by sandy | Aug 18, 2019 | Heritage Narrative
It is county fair season around the country, and whether your family is showing this year or in upcoming years, these tips may help bring home that blue ribbon. Emily Wilmes, an educator with the University of Minnesota Extension who specializes in livestock, offers...
by sandy | Jul 22, 2019 | Heritage Narrative
Have you checked the ingredients on your animals’ feed? You might be surprised what’s in there. You’ve no doubt noticed that grain prices have increased cost for livestock feed. This, in turn, may have you searching for the cheapest feed out there. But what seems good...
by sandy | Jun 28, 2019 | Heritage Narrative
For Julie Ortloff, the natural way is the best way, especially when it comes to raising her chickens. Each day, she lets her 31 heritage breed hens and three ducks out to free range on her Cold Spring, MN, farm. Along with their free-range diet, she supplements with...
