Caff

MAY 18, 2023

Ken Walker of Pasture 42 in Guinda, CA then walks us through how they incorporate sheep and poultry into their orchards, which were designed with animal integration in mind. Both expand on the benefits and challenges of integrating livestock, as well as considerations for pasture, rotational grazing, and food safety.

Pasture 52

Pasture Farming Farming Ecology 52

Caff

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Hans Herren, Barbara Gemmill-Herren and their daughter Gis è le Herren spoke about how they utilize their combined studies and experiences in ecology, biological control, entomology, and nematology to guide the operation of their small farm. The key is to pick adaptable crops and varieties that can tolerate heat and require minimal water.

Orchard 52

Orchard Farming Farming Construction 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2023

CSP pays producers to improve, maintain, and actively manage conservation activities already in place at the time of application and to adopt new conservation activities during the life of the five-year contract.

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Crop Rotation Forage Pasture Crop 105

The Lunatic Farmer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Ecological farmers may not agree on everything, but one thing we all agree on these days are these 5 essential elements: 1. The devastation among Florida’s orange groves and the diseases attacking coffee trees are symptomatic of one thing: violating all of the above ecological pillars. Let’s go to the heart of the matter.

Poultry 67

Poultry Livestock Ecology Pasture 67

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Johnson added trees to grazing land to create silvopastures, enhanced existing windbreaks and planted a micro-orchard with fruit and nut trees. His mother’s family were dairy farmers, and the land had consisted of pasture and row crop fields. Her sheep are now grass-fed, healthier and need little medical intervention, she says.

Acre 104

Acre Farming Farming Pasture 104

Civil Eats

JANUARY 8, 2024

Next, they purchased a no-drill seeder together, and it allowed them to plant rows of grain directly into orchards and pastures without tilling, a practice known to benefit the soil. Similarly, buying a no-till drill allowed Gonzales-Siemens to expand the use of cover crops in his orchards and further protect the soil. “[The

Grain 112

Grain Farming Farming Orchard 112

Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

He lives in a small, strawbale house, built in the trees next to the main pasture. One partner rejuvenated the old apple orchard, planted another 120 heritage-variety trees and started a cider business. “A He purchases weaned calves and finishes most of them on an 80-acre pasture on the ranch. Colorado Revised Statute 33-2-105.8,

Ranching 85

Ranching Livestock Acre Ecology 85