OLD – ESLN
A Networking Group of the Sustainable Farming Association, the Ecological Service Livestock Network (ESLN) seeks to develop business models and facilitate research and pilot studies to advance the art and science of profitable livestock-based, land management businesses, with emphasis on but not limited to urban, suburban and peri-urban landscapes.
This group is tailored toward conservation professionals who promote service livestock as a way to combat invasive species, manage land and restore ecological functionality, reduce the use of pesticides and fossil fuels, and start a rewarding livestock-based business.
Upcoming Events … Stay Tuned!
Past Event Summaries HERE
Resources, Handouts HERE
Research and Projects of Interest HERE
Beneath the Panels: How Sheep are Supporting Solar Energy by Improving Solar Farmland
American Lamb Board
Contact Us:
info@sfa-mn.org
In the News …
Star Creek Land Stewards
Herd Quitter Pod Cast, by Jared Luhman, November 15, 2021
7,200 Sheep and goats managing the land in California!
https://anchor.fm/jared-luhman4/episodes/41-Andree-and-Bianca-Soares—Service-Based-Grazing-e1a9jto/a-a6tb0ld
Andree and Bianca Soares of Star Creek Land Stewards have built a solid service based grazing business where they manage 7200 sheep and goats in California. They strategically graze in highly populated areas as well as along fire roads for fire prevention to help protect towns and communities during wildfires. They also graze targeted areas for invasive species management. They discuss the many aspects of managing their grazing business from managing over 70 clients annually, 7200 sheep and goats in groups of 400, over 15 staff members and the countless civilian and public community members they engage with regularly. If you want to learn how to think creatively, build a resilient profitable business and use livestock for more than just meat productions then you can’t miss this conversation!
Sheep Help Restore Native Prairie Habitat On Waseca Solar Farm
By Erin Hassanzadeh, WCCO,
MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARKS
Volume 16 / Issue 2 / Spring 2021
Link: MRPA Spring 2021 issue WEB (41 MB File)
Link: Managing Uninvited Guests:
Combating Invasive Species in Minnesota
Sample Targeted Grazing Policy Guidelines
for Municipalities Contracting with Targeted Grazing Businesses for the management of invasive species, wildlife habitat and landscapes
HERE: Sample Targeted Grazing Policy Guidelines v4 10 20
Why We Need to Graze, by Steven Thomforde
A presentation given at an Oct. 2017 ESLN workshop at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
MVNWR_Why_We_Need_to_Graze recording Final
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Looking to hire sheep? … you guessed it: https://hiresheep.com/
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