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Monthly Archives: February, 2016

Could Eating Less Meat INCREASE Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

OK - We've all heard it. Eating less meat is better for the planet. Why? Well, there's research showing that 1) meat production has...

Transition to Organic – A SARE Business Manual

Organic food is a booming business. The profit potential— along with other rewards— has farmers, ranchers and food business owners across the country considering...

Staying Fit = Staying Safe

Tired of all the flashing signs and ads that tell us what to eat or what not to eat so we can lose weight FAST, or...

How Much Phosphorus Do We Want in Our Soils?

Phosphorus is one of 17 chemical elements that all plants need, and it’s one of the nutrients that we sometimes need to add to...

Meet Bailey the House Buffalo

Some people like big house pets - REALLY big house pets. Jim Sautner's pet is a plains bison named Bailey. Bailey comes in the house...

Low-Stress Livestock Handling’s 12 Steps to Success

Keeping these principles in mind when you're working your livestock will turn you into a great stockman.

Why Bother With Fences and Management-intensive Grazing?

Fencing is a big part of Management-intensive grazing. And that's one of the reasons many of us avoid it. But here Jim explains why it really isn't that bad, and could make you happier too.

Grass-fed/Pastured Lamb Tips for Success

Want to add grass-fed/pastured lamb to your repertoire? Here are some tips to succeed, especially if you’re farming in a hot, humid climate. My...

Travels With Charley, Jim, Meg, Troy, Morgan, Rachel, & Kathy…

One of my favorite books is John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley. He outfits a camper and hits the road with his standard poodle, Charley. The open...

Pitfalls of Good Stockmanship

Whit Hibbard has been sharing a lot of info on the ins and outs of Low Stress Livestock Handling as he learned it from Bud Williams. Here's another of Bud's students with the pitfalls you might encounter when you hone your stockmanship skills.

Free Chicken Strips

A virtual farmers market on every street corner!

The Farm to Table Fable

Even when you want to get your product into restaurants or onto the family table, communicating with customers can be hard.

Mob Grazing With Richard Smith

Are you tired of hanging around the house this winter? Are you dreaming of spring and the new grazing season? In that case, you'll...

Lessons From Thomas Jefferson’s Farm

Monday, February 15 was Presidents Day in the United States. That's why we're sharing this piece from Forrest Pritchard about a man who was the third President of the United States. But more importantly Thomas Jefferson was a FARMER, and a holistic one at that!

Where Do Cowlicks Come From?

The truth is revealed. Be careful how you sleep!

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