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Getting Caught Up…Summer Interns and Volunteers

Bed preparation and planting got off to a slow start this season due to some unforeseen circumstances, but we are back on top of things…thanks to all the extra hands we had over the last few months.  Bugs are under control, … Continue reading

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NAU ENV 490 Capstone Students

This blog is well overdue.  In the chaotic end of the semester and frantic start up of the EcoRanch activities, I never got around to writing our deepest appreciation for our two capstone groups that helped us out through the … Continue reading

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Hopilavayi Summer Enrichment Camp

Thanks to the Hopilavayi Summer Enrichment Camp for visiting the EcoRanch.  The students were in grades 1 through 6 and came with a lot of energy.  This is a 4 week program that teaches the Hopi language through cultural activities. These were some of … Continue reading

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Thanks to the PREP/JUMP Students

Thanks to the hard work and sweat of the PREP/JUMP program.  “The Program Realizing Educational Potential (PREP) at Northern Arizona University offers students from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to prepare for a future career in the health professions.”  The students and … Continue reading

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Higher Grounds Collaboration

The Flagstaff EcoRanch is proud to announce a new collaboration with Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in creating closed loop food systems here in Flagstaff.  Higher Grounds will be using some kale purchased from the Flagstaff EcoRanch in their delicious and … Continue reading

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Chickens Explaining Carbon

Here’s a nice quick video to help explain the price of carbon! http://grist.org/climate-energy/carbon-pricing-is-explained-using-chickens-in-this-handy-video/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=daily-horizon Thanks Chickens!

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Bee Workshops

Learn how to keep bees with the best.  Introductory beekeeping class is now being offered by the Honeybeeteacher.  Click on the link to the flyer below. 2016FlagstaffBeeKeepingWorkshop

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Food Waste

Food waste is a huge problem in the United States.  Much of it ends up in landfills because of an arbitrary (usually industry or self determined) expiration date, because the food “looks” bad, because our eyes are bigger than our … Continue reading

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Egg Punch Card for 2016

In 2015, our chickens laid over 2000 eggs (170 dozen).  We sold 74 dozen and gave away or ate the rest.  We wanted to thank those of you who have been regular customers and continually support us through your egg … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year to you all!  We wanted to write and thank everyone who has so graciously supported us this year through donations of time, sweat, ideas, and money.  We had a slower year than normal in order to obtain … Continue reading

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