At the heart of a healthy pastured livestock operation is well-managed land. Many livestock farmers refer to themselves as “grass farmers,” as a nod to the importance of the gras… See more

Animals raised on pasture are generally healthier and under less stress than those raised in confinement. They have widely varied diets that depend on the grasses and other f… See more

A growing body of research indicates that pasture-raised meat, eggs and dairy products are better for consumers’ healththan grainfed options. In addition to being lowe… See more

Despite many benefits of pastured livestock, a major hurdle exists for farmers working on a small, sustainable scale to bring their products to consumers’ plates: a lack of inde… See more