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1. What is a Sustainable Farm?
Sustainable agriculture is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports and enhances rural communities.
- Conservation and preservation. What is taken out of the environment is put back in, so land and resources such as water, soil and air can be replenished and are available to future generations. The waste from sustainable farming stays within the farm's ecosystem and cannot cause buildup or pollution. In addition, sustainable agriculture seeks to minimize transportation costs and fossil fuel use, and is as locally-based as possible.
- Biodiversity. Farms raise different types of plants and animals, which are rotated around the fields to enrich the soil and help prevent disease and pest outbreaks. Chemical pesticides are used minimally and only when necessary; many sustainable farms do not use any form of chemicals.
- Animal welfare. Animals are treated humanely and with respect, and are well cared for. They are permitted to carry out their natural behaviors, such as grazing, rooting or pecking, and are fed a natural diet appropriate for their species.
- Economically viable. Farmers are paid a fair wage and are not dependent on subsidies from the government. Sustainable farmers help strengthen rural communities.
More Information found at: http://www.sustainabletable.org/
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1.1 What is a "Natural Egg"?
Natural eggs are produced by hens that receive a natural diet. They eat only pesticide-free natural feeds from the day of their birth, they receive no drugs, and they are free to roam throughout their hen-house (cage-free), entering and leaving their nest at will. Our chickens are also free to go outside and roam around. Their eggs are gathered straight from the nest by hand.
1.2 What is a double yolk egg? How are the formed?
Double yolks are usually produced by young chickens. Their reproductive systems have not fully matured, and they periodically release two yolks instead of one.
1.3 Why do some eggs have blood spots?
Blood spots are caused when tiny blood vessels rupture during the development of the egg. They do not alter the taste or quality of the egg.
1.4 What causes the yolk color to vary in shades of yellow?
The color of the yolk varies depending upon the amount of corn in the hen's diet.
1.5 What determines whether an egg is white or brown?
The color of the egg is determined by the breed of the chicken.
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