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Shout out for help growing local food.

I’m calling this post the shout-out post. We’ll probably refine it after it’s initial try out but here goes. Do you need something for gardening like share a load of compost or mulch. Is renting a trailer in your future for moving a rototiller or some such large equipment? Well let’s work together and save some money or barter our services.
This week’s topic is a little out there for local food but here goes. On OEFFA direct today there was a lot of talk concerning the limited availability of chicken feed. There’s only a couple farmers in this region that produce organic feed for the growing local chicken industry. I think I could grow some of the corn, beans, flax, millet and amaranth for this new business need. Even worms and grubs could be a business for someone. But first we need to access who needs it and how much. I’m told that about 100 chickens can eat about 10-20 (50 lb) bags a month depending on their age. So for those who saw my post on OEFFA direct today leave your comments here.

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  1. Trish Mumme says:

    The sticking point is a place to collect, grind, mill, and measure the feed. Does anyone know of a grain mill for sale? Or would it make better sense to sell the grain you grow to an existing organic feed mill, and then become a local distributor of it?

  2. Mayda says:

    You might want to talk to these folks about mills in the area. They supply many small farmers and while not necessarily organic, they may know of local and regional feed mills that would be a good partner in such endeavors.
    ASE Feed and Supply Store
    211 Jefferson Avenue
    Plain City, OH 43064
    Toll-Free: (800) 358-3337
    Phone: (614) 873-4621
    Fax: (614) 873-4622
    http://afefeed.getwebnet.com/