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Hi, I Am Sean Short

Co-founder of Blooming Health Farms, a 501c3 nonprofit farm that supports at-risk youth by teaching life skills and agricultural entrepreneurship.

I specialize in hydroponic fodder to help producers get better products and control feed costs. Together, we can take back the feed chain!

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Thinking Outside The Soil, with your host, Sean E. Alfalfaseed. The show where we get to talk story and touch on topics about hydroponics and the farmers who grow the crops and creatures we need to eat.

Season 1: Episode 76- Opportunity Costs of Sprouting

What's worth more, your time or money? Money can be replenished but what about your time...? Listen to more

Season 2: Ep. 24 - The ABCDs of Hydroponic Fodder

The seven most studied crops in the hydroponic fodder world are also those we feed our livestock... Listen to more

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What is the best food for chickens?How do I know my chickens are getting enough food?

Feeding your chickens the right way isn’t just about filling the feeder—it’s about making sure they actually absorb the nutrients. In this guide, I share the story of how we switched to sprouted fodde... ...more

Growing Food

March 22, 2025•5 min read

What is the best food for chickens?How do I know my chickens are getting enough food?

How One Kid's Chicken Math Changed Our Farm Forever

How many chickens do you need to get 5 dozen eggs a week? It’s not as simple as 1 hen = 1 egg. Learn the truth about daily egg production, laying cycles, and how to size your flock based on real-world... ...more

Growing Food

March 21, 2025•4 min read

How One Kid's Chicken Math Changed Our Farm Forever

Chickens Eat Anything, Right?

Chickens will eat almost anything—but some foods, plants, and household items can be toxic or even deadly. I learned this the hard way when I had to pull a plastic bag out of my hen’s throat. In this ... ...more

Growing Food

March 19, 2025•5 min read

Inside or Out, the Great Feeder Debate

Where should you keep your chicken feeder—in the coop or the run? The answer can make a huge difference in feed efficiency, pest control, and overall flock health. After running an egg-laying farm, I’... ...more

Growing Food

March 18, 2025•5 min read

Can You Buy Chickens at Tractor Supply?

Thinking about buying chicks at Tractor Supply? You’re not alone—I accidentally became a chicken farmer after an impulse decision at the feed store. In this article, I share my firsthand experience wi... ...more

Growing Food

March 17, 2025•3 min read

Do Chickens Need a Fan? The Truth About Coop Ventilation and Summer Cooling

Should you put a fan in your chicken coop? Learn when a fan helps, when it doesn’t, and how to improve ventilation for a healthier flock in hot weather." ...more

Growing Food

March 15, 2025•4 min read