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Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock

Food Tank

In 2016, they began pig farming by joining Niman Ranch, a network of more than 600 small to mid-sized, independent U.S. Niman Ranch members uphold high standards of sustainable and humane farming practices, and they receive a stable, premium market for their pork products. Instead, the Huttons chose a different path.

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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

Increased plant diversity builds a more robust soil microbial community, and the increase in brix content helps us improve weight gain on marketable animals and help cows carry better body condition. Is the farm/ranch stocking rate set at the correct level to allow forage to be stockpiled without over grazing other areas of the farm/ranch?

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Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America

Food Tank

But when she was setting up The Breakfast Club, Beermann knew that the participants could lose money selling their hogs in the conventional hog market, and the families would not be able to make up the difference. She since partnered with Niman Ranch, which is a network of more than 600 small and mid-size farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?

Modern Farmer

Two organizations want to put an end to the wild west of claims and prove, through certification, that food labeled regenerative is genuinely the gold standard of sustainability and not just another marketing buzzword. Land to Market frames its products as coming “from land that is regenerating.” Photography courtesy of Cabriejo Ranch.

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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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‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Modern Farmer

When Leanna Maksymiuk started keeping sheep at Lone Sequoia Ranch, her business in British Columbia, she did it with a direct interest in fiber art. There was a ready market for their wool, and when she started selling it, she sold out quickly. Much of the wool was saturated with organic matter such as manure, straw and leaves.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

Beyond Loleta, Jersey Scoops’ rainbow-labeled pints are making waves at local farmers’ markets, stores, and restaurants. The PCC DBII is one of four such initiatives across the country, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. With family dairies drying up in droves—the U.S.

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