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Sustainable Husbandry
Intelligent, humane livestock handling methods improve
the management experience for people and animals
David and Edie Griffiths reflect on nearly two
decades in the biodynamic yogurt business
By Laura Sayre
Day-long round of talks gives farmers new appreciation for the complexity of milk market pricing and influence by the big players, but also the good news that other groups are pulling for family farms.
By Molly Ames
Can beef production secure a more sustainable future for Kentucky's family farmers?
By Pernell Plath
Reprinted with permission from the December 2003 newsletter of the Community Farm Alliance.
Small-scale, enterprise-integrated Amish farmers were already using the breeds, pasture-management, and herd-health methods favored by many certified organic farmers. Now, two-year contracts for national organic market bring stability, strong returns.
By Jason Witmer
Ranchers who practice Holistic Resource Management focus on keeping the native grasses healthy—everything else follows from there.
By Lisa Hamilton, Posted June 14, 2004
Part 2: The key to Holistic Range Management is thinking creatively and independently, adapting its rules to the ever-changing conditions of ranch life.
By Lisa Hamilton, Posted July 2, 2004
Part 3: To survive in the 21st century, ranchers need to be skilled natural resource managers—and good communicators.
By Lisa Hamilton, Posted July 20, 2004
Compared to conventional hogs, meat goats bring a relatively quick return with high consumer demand, yet have low overhead costs and management needs. Even the skeptics are starting to ask questions.
By Darcy Maulsby
Posted July 20, 2004
Going with a grass-based system brought him profit, collaborations with researchers and a supportive farmer network of like-minded learners.
By Chris Bickers
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