I’m sure some readers here have forgotten a lively exchange of blogs and replies that took place here about a year ago regarding a new term for organic or “naturally†raised products. I proposed “Authentic Agriculture†at that time and have promised a website devoted to promoting a biblical worldview of agriculture. Well, [...]
We have not had any rain here since about the 20th of June. As I write this, there is none in the forecast.
That said, we are actually in decent shape, all things considered. The pasture is pretty much done, with the exception of the low land area, but that is being [...]
“Low Impact†Farming
This article is probably going to make you think. I hope it does anyway. As grass farmers, we feed our cattle and our sheep only grass and hay, no grain. And, while our pasture-based production system means we feed FAR less grain than commodity pork and chicken consume, our pigs [...]
The Winter That Wouldn’t Let Go
By The Mesko Family
As we sit here in April,
Huddled against the cold,
The winter of 2007
Is getting very old.
It started in October,
With rain and freezing temps.
The cattle braced against the sleet,
And looked like four-legged wimps.
November brought the first snow,
And we started feeding hay,
The sheep preferred to forage
Out in the pasture day [...]
This spring, er, winter, er, spring, I mean, this season has been good to us. This is really our first year raising sheep. We purchased a run down, over burdened flock in June of ‘06. They had been fed primarily grain, with very little hay, and no grass.
We got a [...]
Well,
Yes it has been a long time since my last post… Been busy. However,
things are looking up now. I hope to have more time real soon to continue
blogging and discussing some of the interesting comments and conversations
I’ve been having ever since I proposed Authentic Agricultureâ„¢ as an
alternative to “organic”
Also, I’d like to [...]
Well folks, we here in the north are reminded of the awesome power of God’s creation this week as the temps dip into the -20 degree range. Most of us here are fighting against freezing pipes for barn and home. I know I am. So far, so good. The cattle are [...]
In keeping with the theme of Authentic Agriculture, it seems a good time to share some background on how all this came about. Some of this is my own personal history, which some folks are aware of, but it should lend some clarity to the definition of “Authentic.â€
I was very well trained [...]
There has been quite a bit of interest in the Authentic Ag post of last week, so I thougth I’d share more on our view of agriculture. Thanks to all who have been emailing and discussing this. It’s great!! Please keep the comments coming, and feel free to share this with others. [...]
Do we really need another word to define agriculture? I think so. Folks, I don’t come at this easily. I am not normally one to wrangle about words, but we all must agree that the government has adulterated words like “organicâ€, and “naturalâ€, and they are working hard at “Grass-Fed.†Remember, [...]