By Forrest Pritchard on April 26, 2012
Ever leaned up against an old fence post while you chatted with a friend, or simply paused along a roadside fence to admire the view? An old fence row, surprisingly, has much to teach us about economics, shopping at farmers markets, and the food choices we make.
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By Forrest Pritchard on April 18, 2012
Nine hundred free-range chickens, roaming around on pasture… is that an astounding number of hens, or is it all simply relative? A farmer weighs in on perception versus reality in the world of pastured poultry.
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By Forrest Pritchard on April 9, 2012
While we can’t recommend practicing your skills in the local town park, talented livestock shepherds employ many of the same principles used by students of the ancient martial arts.
Posted in Farm | Tagged farmers market, forrest pritchard, free range cattle, grass-fed beef, livestock handling, martial arts, moving livestock, shepherding, shepherds, tai chi |