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Yearly Archives: 2017

This Farmer’s Got Moves

If you haven't seen this viral video of Jay Lavery of Sharon Springs, NY dancing for his goats, then you're missing out! https://youtu.be/8B-vFG34gYE Think you can't...

Save Calves from Scours

It's a management problem - and solution. Here are the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

The Beginning of a Legacy: Building a Ranch From the Ground Up, Part 2

Agreements are an important to your success building your enterprise. Here's what's worked for Ryan Sexson in Nebraska.

Build Soils with Good Forage

Here's how to manage your cover crops as a soil builder while taking advantage of forage.

Before You Dive Into Grazing….

If you're considering starting a grazing enterprise, here are some steps to prevent belly flops.

Direct Marketing Lamb – A Pathway

When I was done reading this great new resource from ATTRA/NCAT I thought, "Wow! I could raise lamb AND be successful!"

Re-engineering the White Footed Mouse to Prevent Lyme Disease

Dr. Kevin Esvelt is exploring a new solution to the problem of Lyme disease, and a new idea about transparency in the research process.

The Beginning of a Legacy: Building a Ranch From the Ground Up, (Part 1)

Ryan Sexson shares how his family is building their future by working with others to think differently about transferring a farm/ranch to the next generation.

New Brush Control Philosophy Works for Ranchers

This is a good example of how changing our thinking can help us deal with brush economically and efficiently by using our tools to work with mother nature.

How I Adapted My Grazing When the Weather Made Things Tough

When the weather gave Don and Betty Ashford lemons, they worked with what they had to extend a tough grazing season anyway, which is a lot better than lemonade! Don shares this story as an example of how you can do things differently, and hopes that you'll share your stories too!

Best Way to Use a Treadmill

If your treadmill has been sitting around not being used, here's how to get started. Save

BudBoxes vs. Tub Systems: Which is Easier to Use?

Last week Whit busted the myth that distractions cause animals to balk in handling systems.  This week he address which handling systems work best. When...

It’s Cold! Time to Seed?

If you're thinking of adding variety to your pasture here's a good question and answer to help you think about timing and technique.

Frosty the Snowman: Friend or Foe

Is winter good or bad for farmers and ranchers?

Setting Up Fences and Water for Dairy Grazing – With a Little Help From Some Grants

In December we introduced you to Jonathan and Maryann Connor, owners of Providence Dairy in Addison, Vermont who are making the move to pasture-based...

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