by ddorband | Jun 11, 2012 | Livestock, Publication, Staff Blog
Feeding livestock, invites “pest species” to come share in the bounty of free food. Whether its birds, mice, rats, squirrels, or deer these pests can dramatically increase your feed bills and harbor diseases. The best way to discourage these free-loaders...
by ddorband | Jun 8, 2012 | Livestock, People Profiles, Publication
You Are What Your Animals Eat by Jo Robinson In my investigation into pasture-based farming, I’ve stumbled upon an alarming state of affairs: few animal scientists see any link between animal feed and human food. “Feed animals...
by ddorband | Jun 8, 2012 | Livestock, People Profiles, Publication
Jo Robinson is an investigative journalist and New York Times best-selling writer who has written a number of essays on the topic of raising animals in pasture. She is the author or coauthor of 11 nationally published books, notably Pasture Perfect, a comprehensive...
by ddorband | Jun 6, 2012 | Food, Multimedia, People Profiles, Video
In this video series, Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, is interviewed by Deborah Kane of the nonprofit organization Ecotrust about his book In Defense of Food and the idea of “real food.” This interview provides and introduction...
by ddorband | Jun 6, 2012 | Ecology, Sustainability, Webinar
Rock Bottom Ranch serves to promote environmental education, wildlands preservation, and sustainable agriculture. Run by the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, the ranch protects an important riparian habitat and their practices help to enhance the biodiversity...
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