Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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Are specific breeds of cow initially bred to create the "dairy cow"?

Do cows continue to produce milk after their calf has been taken away? At what age are cows first bred?

Do you feel wind turbines can affect farm animals and even cause them to die?

How are growing season's determined? What are standard growing seasons for Northern States, States in the middle of the US and southern states? How many states can grow year-round?

How do cows know when it's time to be milked?

How do farmers decide the best time to sell thier crops?

How do they keep little pigs warm when they are born during really cold weather?

How does one go about becoming a farmer?

I am interested in becoming a farm owner one day. Although I would love to inherit my family farm, it's just not in the cards. What advice you can give me?

I’ve seen farms in my state that sell exclusively to certain poultry companies. What is the distinction between a family farm and an industrial farm?

I’ve seen hogs being transported in all weather conditions. How do you transport hogs when in the middle of a hot summer or the cold of winter?

I’ve seen some of those videos of farm animals being mistreated. How do I know that’s not normal on farms?

I’ve seen some very long buildings for hog housing. Why are hogs housed indoors? Are growing pigs allowed to run around?

What are the requirements for starting an urban farm in the city?

What are typical work hours for a farmer?

What percentage of corn gets made into ethanol?

What’s ethanol, and why do we need it?

What’s high-fructose corn syrup, and is it bad for my family?

When the weather affects the crops, how do the farmers recoup their losses?

Why do you treat animals with antibiotics?

Wouldn’t our food be healthier if you didn’t use chemicals?