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Monthly Archives: April, 2015

Toilet Paper Controversy Ended by the Inventor

Did you know that the Wikipedia discussion page for "Toilet Paper Orientation" is 2 times longer than that for the Iraq war? Obviously this is a pressing issue and we're happy to provide you with answers!

Should You Give Up Raising Beef for Grass-Based Dairying?

In 2008 when Rich and Carol Radtke and their daughter Madison returned to the farm 3 years after his dad died, they did it with...

When Shepherds Have a Sense of Humor

Or maybe these folks just had extra time on their hands and not a lot of need for the wool?

Animal Welfare Approved – What’s In It For Me?

A few weeks ago we ran an article by Shannon Hayes about the farmer in New York who is facing animal neglect charges. One of our commenters suggested third party verifications to deal with nuisance accusations saying, "Having third party verification under respected standards - which we as stewards have incorporated - not only protects responsible farmers, but helps in elevating the standards of care we as stewards seek for our land and livestock." He suggested Animal Welfare Approved because of the great advice and guidance they gave him. With that, here's more information for you.

Italian Ryegrass as a Companion Crop and Cover Crop

Are you adding grass or legume seedings to your pastures? Here's an idea for a companion crop that will help you get through the first, slow stages of pasture establishment.

Inexpensive Electric Fencing Solutions – Courtesy of Nicaragua

If you can't buy fencing supplies, maybe you can make do with what's laying around the farm. Maybe some of these solutions will get you to thinking about your own fencing supplies.

Body Condition Scoring For Goats

Every goat producer is trying for the "Goldilocks Goat," the animal that is not too thin and not too fat, but just right. Here's a video and a great fact sheet with pictures that will help you make that happen.

What Are You Doing for Earth Day?

You were probably so busy making the world a better place that you forgot Earth Day was this week. But we know what you're doing to celebrate!

Managed Cattle Grazing Can Save Trout

The Lahontan Basin is an exceptional landscape that spans three western states: California, Oregon, and Nevada. Part of the Great Basin, this semi-arid region...

17 Mistakes to Avoid With Electric Fencing

Wayne wrote this article back in 1998, and even though some of the technology has changed, the mistakes we make haven't. While this is geared toward high tensile fences, most of the tips will serve you just as well for your temporary, polywire fences.

Why is Everybody Looking for a Handout?

Shannon Hayes got angry when her sister observed that "everybody is looking for a handout"…until she realized how many times she'd said it herself. We share this post from her blog because it helps us think about asking for help and why we sometimes don't.

Italian and Annual Ryegrasses in Cropping Systems

Let's talk Italian Ryegrass. Why? It's a great forage, and it has all kinds of uses in cropping and pastures. If you're not already considering it, we hope this series will give you some food for thought.

The War On Farmers Markets

Well, maybe it's not such dumb idea!

Mob Grazing – Definition, Benefits, Drawbacks and Implementation

Anders Gurda created this set of videos as part of his graduate-thesis work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They answer the questions we all have...

The Optimistic Pig

Lost in translation or just sunny side up?

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