Soil Health Test Kit
If you would like to get better acquainted with your soil you can do some simple tests at home to gain insight into soil structure and biological properties. See the Soil Health Toolkit for directions on how to do 4 soil health tests and then use the Soil Health Report Card to record the data…
Read MoreWinter Bale Grazing at Cloverleaf Grass Farm
Dayle & Ivan Reinke of Cloverleaf Grass Farm demonstrate how they move their cattle to a different paddock for bale grazing in winter at their farm in Wadena County, Minn.
Read MoreSmell That Soil: Allen Williams at SFA ‘Dirt Rich’ Field Day
Dr. Allen Williams discusses soil biology during dynamic SFA ‘Dirt Rich’ event Aug. 17, 2016, at the Allen Deutz farm, Marshall, Minn.
Read MoreSFA ‘Dirt Rich’ field day: soil microbes & dung beetles
Dr. Allen Williams & Rice County Extension soil specialist Claire LaCanne discuss soil the importance of soil microbial life and inspect a cattle pat for dung beetles.
Read MoreScenes from SFA Workshop: Winter Cattle Feeding
Event was held for beef and dairy producers interested in reducing operational costs while improving soil fertility.
Read MoreA New Chore for the Box Spreader
SFA Livestock & Grazing Specialist Kent Solberg says a tool already on your farm – the humble box spreader – can create bedding for cattle or other livestock during outwintering, building soil health and boosting forage production.
Read MoreIn the Field: Livestock in Regenerative Agriculture
SFA staff Jerry Ford and Kent Solberg tackle the tough question: “Should we eat meat?” and discuss how properly managed livestock can actually address issues of sustainability and health in agriculture.
Read MorePastured Chicken Production in Minnesota
Interested in raising chickens on pasture in Minnesota? Hear from Lance Klessig of Heart & Soil Ridge and Jared Luhman of Grass Fed Cattle Co. on raising both laying hens and broilers.
Read MoreMinnesota Goat Production with 1dr Acres Farm and Goat Dispatch
Interested in raising goats in Minnesota? Hear from Cherrie Nolden of 1dr Acres Farm and Jake Langeslag of Goat Dispatch on how they do it.
Read MoreMinnesota Bison Production with Rolling R Bison Ranch and Sleepy Bison Acres
Interested in raising bison in Minnesota? Hear from PJ Breen of Rolling R Bison Ranch and Craig Fischer of Sleepy Bison Acres on how they do it.
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