Category Archives: Urban Chickens

City Folks Farm Shop Opens in Columbus

Posted on March 20, 2012 by lfcadmin

City Folk’s Farm Shop, the store that assists Columbus home gardeners, backyard livestock raisers, and homesteaders. We offer tools and services to promote Happy Growing!  Today is the store’s soft opening. Stop by and check it out! 4760 North High … Continue reading →

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Urban Farms of Central Ohio

Posted on November 6, 2009 by lfcadmin

Where are the urban farms in Central Ohio. Take a look at our map. Please support local agriculture. Continue reading →

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Alternative Chicken feed

Posted on October 24, 2009 by lfcadmin

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. Continue reading →

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Upper Arlington may ease ban on chickens

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lfcadmin

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

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Grandview Heights to Consider Allowing Chickens

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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Co-op canneries…where’s the meat?

Posted on May 20, 2009 by frijolitofarmer

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 … Continue reading →

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NPR: City Folk Flock To Raise Small Livestock At Home

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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New CSA

Posted on April 6, 2009 by frijolitofarmer

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, … Continue reading →

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Raising Chickens in the City

Posted on March 27, 2009 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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What is the National Animal Identification System & Why It Should Be Rejected

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lfcadmin

Web Video of the Week: What is the National Animal Identification System & Why It Should Be Rejected. Part 1: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu9oKmqQpD4&hl=en&fs=1&border=1] Make sure you view Part 2 here

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