For those who are looking to reduce their dependence on corn and soybean based feeds. There are a number of online sources on alternative chicken feed formulation for small producers.
The City of Upper Arlington is considering changes to it’s zoning code to allow for some backyard hens.
Read the Full story at: ThisWeek Community Newspapers Upper Arlington
Grandview Heights City Council is considering an changing the ordinance to allow for a few backyard hens. Some of the provisions in the most recent version reveal the councilmembers’ skitishness over the issue. Included in the proposal are a $25 annual permit fee and a limit of only 10 permits issued citywide. The fee seems [...]
I was really excited about this message (below) until I read further into it. “…for the production of a premium brand of creatively designed fruit based preserves.” Farmers can already make their own jelly at home. It’s covered under the cottage food exemption. You’ll find fruit preserves at every farmers’ market in Ohio.
What our farm [...]
Urban Chickens are gaining in popularity as more locavores seek alternatives to industrially grown food. Municipalities are seeing more pressure from residents who want to keep backyard chickens, bees or even a mini-goat.
“Whether from tighter food budgets or local-eating ideals, more and more people are petitioning their cities to allow small animal husbandry.
City dwellers are [...]
Frijolito Farm is offering a CSA this year running from the beginning of June through the middle of November. Vegetables, eggs, chicken, bread, sweets, and a limited selection of fruits will be available. For full details and to order online, visit the CSA page at frijolitofarm.com
Metro Farm blog site is discussing Chickens in the City
They will have a podcast this saturday on the topic. If you miss it at 9am they have archives where you can hear them anytime by clicking here.
The forum on their site has some interesting discussion on this topic.
Web Video of the Week: What is the National Animal Identification System & Why It Should Be Rejected.
Part 1:
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Make sure you view Part 2 here
There has been alot of activity in Columbus lately regarding the urban chicken movement.
At the center of the controversy are Worthington residents Andy and Lael Rozmiarek, who have asked Worthington City Council to change an 1973 ordinance that essentially bans the keeping of chickens in backyards in the city (within 150 feet of any residence, [...]