Sustainable Husbandry

Day-long round of talks gives farmers new appreciation for the complexity of milk market pricing and influence by the big players, but also the good news that other groups are pulling for family farms.

Can beef production secure a more sustainable future for Kentucky's family farmers?

Small-scale, enterprise-integrated Amish farmers were already using the breeds, pasture-management, and herd-health methods favored by many certified organic farmers. Now, two-year contracts for national organic market bring stability, strong returns.

Ranchers who practice Holistic Resource Management focus on keeping the native grasses healthy—everything else follows from there.