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  • Raising Texas A & M QuailPost

    Quail are small, pretty birds that can be kept in a small area. The hens will produce 5-6 eggs a week starting at about 6 weeks. Some towns that do not allow chicken keeping do not have any regu ...

  • Triclopyr 4 - NEW Pasture HerbicidePost

    NEW at Essex County Co-Op Triclopyr 4 - Herbicide for Pastures Martin's Triclopyr 4  is an herbicide used to control unwanted woody plants plus annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. For ...

  • Choosing Layer Feed for Backyard ChickensPost

    Choosing Feeds When raising backyard chickens, the food they eat is the factor that will most directly influence egg production and quality. Many people buy whatever’s economical and available ...

  • NEW GreenView Fairway Formula SEEDing SUCCESSPost

    GreenView Fairway Formula SEEDing SUCCESS Hydroscopic Pellets The paper mulch green pellets expand when watered, absorbing three times their weight in water to keep the grass seed moist and promote ...

  • Raising ChicksPost

    Backyard poultry is becoming quite popular. Chickens are fun to watch, easy to care for and as a bonus they provide you with breakfast! To start your chicks out right you will need the following supp ...

  • Do I Really Need Probiotics & Grit For My Chicks?Post

    Congratulations on your new feathered friends! Like humans, chickens need to maintain a healthy gut with beneficial bacteria for optimal health. There are two main supplements that chickens should ha ...

  • The Scoop on Raw Food DietsPost

    There's lots to consider when starting a raw food diet for your pets. Here’s what you should know.As pet owners, we strive to give our animals everything they need for a good life. Our desire to see ...

  • Is Your Dogs Diet Bugging You? Try Insect Kibble!Post

    Don’t be squeamish! Check out our new insect-based kibble options from Jiminy's and Open Farm at the Essex County Co-Op.This spring, we’ve added two exciting new options for alternative protein dog k ...

  • Spring Turf Tips for Pastures Post

    SPRING TURF TIPS FOR PASTURES IN ESSEX COUNTY Keep Horses Off of Pastures Until Soils Are No Longer Soggy One of the most important aspects of pasture management is the time you keep horses off the ...

  • Black Earth CompostPost

    Black Earth Compost is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment while producing something that you can use in your garden less than one year later! Founded in January of 201 ...

  • Revitalize your Lawn this SeptemberPost

    For a healthy lawn, no need to wait for spring! Here are some tips and tricks to try this September. As the frenzy of summer starts to wind down, planning for the colder months starts to take the fo ...

  • How To Start Your Seeds IndoorsPost

    February is the perfect time to start seeds for your garden. Here’s a helpful guide to starting seeds indoors. Winter gardening sounds like an oxymoron, but there’s quite a bit we can do this month ...