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Is pasture-raised beef better for the environment? It sure could be.

Food Politics

A reader, Kris, sent me this query: I hope in a future writing you can help sort out the mixed statements I’m reading about how pasture-raised meat lines up in terms of environmental/climate change concerns, (particularly if it doesn’t involve extensive shipping). So, I’m all for pasture grazing.

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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy *Additional management considerations for this article were provided by Kent Solberg, Understanding Ag, LLC Stockpiled Pasture Regenerative agriculture and adaptive grazing often focus on reducing inputs in an agriculture production system. Fall grazing stockpiled pasture.

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Why Are US Agricultural Emissions Dropping?

Civil Eats

The impact that the drought is having on pasture is forcing the culling of cattle and reducing the cattle herd.” farmers adopting climate-friendly practices through “voluntary and market-based programs that support farmer efforts in sustainable agriculture practices.” And it’s not just methane.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

From pasture to parlor, its organic, butterfat-rich milk travels less than 10 miles, produced by a herd of Jerseys pasture-raised on the misty coast. Beyond Loleta, Jersey Scoops’ rainbow-labeled pints are making waves at local farmers’ markets, stores, and restaurants. With family dairies drying up in droves—the U.S.

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Can Virtual Fences Help More Ranchers Adopt Regenerative Grazing Practices?

Civil Eats

Some roam through pastures testing bunches of fescue, a cool-season grass, for the sweetness the frost brings. When farmers are able to control how, where, and when their animals move between pastures, they can more easily accomplish ecological goals that might include increasing soil carbon, reducing water pollution, or incorporating trees.

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Care, and Wellness

Farmbrite

This not only improves the working environment for farm staff but also enhances animal quality of life and product, positively impacting consumer perception and marketability of your products. Manure can serve as a reservoir for pathogens, making its handling and disposal a critical aspect of employing biosecurity protocols.

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Meet the Poultry Farmer Teaching Others How to Make Regenerative Farming Add Up

Modern Farmer

Yet, there were few resources to help with marketing your product, finding customers, getting sales and becoming profitable. On the farm, they minimize and reuse waste streams by recycling animals and manure that act as food for black soldier fly grubs. But, starting the farm didn’t come easy at first. Things started working.

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