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All Flesh is Grass
The Pleasures and Promises of Pasture Farming
By Gene Logsdon
Amidst Mad Cow scares and consumer concerns about how farm animals are bred, fed, and raised, many farmers and homesteaders are rediscovering the traditional practice of pastoral farming. Grasses, clovers, and forbs are the natural diet of cattle, horses, and sheep, and are vital supplements for hogs, chickens, and turkeys. Consumers increasingly seek the health benefits of meat from animals raised in green paddocks instead of in muddy feedlots.In
The Sheep Book
A Handbook for the Modern Shepherd, Revised and Updated
By Ron Parker
“The Sheep Book offers a template for both the beginner and the old hand. Mixing theoretical, technical and practical, Parker offers a buffet of tips for any sheep producer.” —Joel Salatin, author of You Can Farm