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Monthly Archives: April, 2015

Deep Straw Bedding for Happy Pigs and Happy Farmers

The Swedes had it right: raise pigs so that the pigs are happy, and everyone wins. Here's a look at how their switch to deep straw bedding for pigs created environmental benefits, and improved pig and human quality of life, and profitability.

Turkey Creek Ranch: Partnerships for Livestock, Wildlife, and Rare Plants

Meet Gary and Georgia Walker of Turkey Creek Ranch, just outside Pueblo, Colorado, winners of the 2014 Leopold Conservation Award for Colorado. The ranch is...

How Animals Choose What to Eat

Why are your animals eating what they eat? Why don't they eat other things you think they'd like? Here are the answers and tips on how to use this information to your benefit.

How to Remember Your Password

Lately we've had some trouble remembering our passwords.  Here's a possible solution….

When a Farmer is Charged With Animal Neglect, Who Will Stand With Him?

I didn’t think this kind of thing happened anymore. I got the first phone call two weeks ago from a local reader of my blog. ...

Take Stock of Your Pastures Now to Adjust Your Grazing Plan

Using his own pastures as an example, Victor shows how checking what's growing (or not) helps plan for the upcoming grazing season based on the needs of the forage.

Fencing Help For You!

I've built a lot of fences in the last 15 years and even though I know that fences are important for my livestock, my...

Phosphorus, Your Fields and Pastures, and Water Quality Protection

The results of studies in Vermont can help us keep our water clean while we raise good food for our community.

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