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Yearly Archives: 2016

The Moves You Need to Know For Low-Stress Livestock Handling

Now that we have made the case for low-stress livestock handling (LSLH) as an essential component of operating sustainable and profitable livestock operations, reviewed...

Gardening With Grandpa

My Grandfather had a tradition of keeping every fish that we caught.  From the water and into a five gallon bucket we would take...

Did Your Wet Pasture Get Mucked Up? Don’t Worry!

Occasionally we can experience what looks like some pretty substantial pasture damage with high high stock density grazing in wet conditions, but first looks...

Grant Money Available for Producers Exploring Value Added Products

Do you have a commodity that you raise or grow that you are turning into a value added product and need to expand your...

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...

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...

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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