YES! This is exactly right. It works even better if you then run a flock of chickens behind the cattle or sheep to spread out the manure while they pick through for tasty bugs/fly larvae in the droppings. This basic concept is also KEY to successful homesteading on small acreage (live local/increase self-sufficiency, etc). It results in healthier animals, healthier land, and vastly increased productivity overall. For more info, look up Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm.
Greg Judy has some interesting books on it, too. I think he's using the term "regenerative ranching", but he's also going at it from an economic standpoint.
Lots of interesting ideas on agricullture out there.
I’ll check it out! AbundancePlus is also good. It’s a paid subscription but includes discount codes for Premier1, Murray McMurray and a bunch of other good suppliers.
Also it sounds like I ain't gonna teach you nuthin', as you sound much more learned on this than me. But if it is of use, I will steer you to the Permies.
I am deeply honored! LOL! Our family has been building pretty much a micro-Polyface in the past 6 months and have been knee-deep in his books and videos while we’re learning.
I source my meat from a cattleman right down the road from me and my chicken parts from a lady who ORGANICALLY raises the chickens...BEST damn fried chicken you can EVERY PUT INTO THE MOUTH!!!!!!!!!
YES! This is exactly right. It works even better if you then run a flock of chickens behind the cattle or sheep to spread out the manure while they pick through for tasty bugs/fly larvae in the droppings. This basic concept is also KEY to successful homesteading on small acreage (live local/increase self-sufficiency, etc). It results in healthier animals, healthier land, and vastly increased productivity overall. For more info, look up Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm.
Greg Judy has some interesting books on it, too. I think he's using the term "regenerative ranching", but he's also going at it from an economic standpoint.
Lots of interesting ideas on agricullture out there.
I’ll look into that, thanks.
I’ll check it out! AbundancePlus is also good. It’s a paid subscription but includes discount codes for Premier1, Murray McMurray and a bunch of other good suppliers.
There is a "Gardening.win" where I see posts from David the Good a lot, etc.
https://communities.win/c/Gardening
Also it sounds like I ain't gonna teach you nuthin', as you sound much more learned on this than me. But if it is of use, I will steer you to the Permies.
https://permies.com
I just found out about it a few weeks ago. It needs more engagement, but the folks on there are not dummies, that's for sure.
Haha. I was reading your post thinking "Joel Salatin has entered the chat".
BIG Updoot.
I am deeply honored! LOL! Our family has been building pretty much a micro-Polyface in the past 6 months and have been knee-deep in his books and videos while we’re learning.
NICE.
Sail on, captain.
Salute.
I source my meat from a cattleman right down the road from me and my chicken parts from a lady who ORGANICALLY raises the chickens...BEST damn fried chicken you can EVERY PUT INTO THE MOUTH!!!!!!!!!