The Lunatic Farmer

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

s DEFENDER has done us all a wonderful service by shining the light on the plethora of pharmaceutical efforts to create mRNA vaccines for livestock. The important thing to realize is that the popular backlash against off-the-shelf livestock antibiotic use came to a halt in 2021; these medications now require a veterinarian’s prescription.

Livestock 52

Livestock Free Range Pasture Ecology 52

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This herd, however, is not quite as free-range as it appears. Other systems , including eShepherd and Corral Technologies, are also in development. He sees the technology—which can enable more movement and control where animals are in relation to water sources and trees—as one tool farmers could use to better manage pastures.

Pasture 143

Pasture Cattle Technology Ruralism 143

Farmbrite

MARCH 9, 2023

If your eggs are organic or free-range, be sure to communicate it! Feel free to have signage that sings the praises of the egg’s taste and quality. According to the Food Marketing Institute, organic food purchasing is driven more by lifestyle than demographics, so seek out locations that appeal to the organic lifestyle.

Marketing 52

Marketing Production Distribution Farming 52

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The purpose of this systems research project led by National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) was to identify and promote practical ways of using regenerative grazing practices to improve soil health and catch and hold more rainwater in soil. Sheep and cattle are their primary livestock, but they also have layers for eggs.

Cattle 69

Cattle Pasture Poultry Family Farming 69