From Retort to Ruminants: Exploring Biochar on the Livestock Farm
January 26, 2027
Explore how the production and activation of biochar can influence its bioactivity and potential value in livestock systems. Farmer Steve McCalla of Rocky Ridge Farm will discuss the differences between basic charcoal and biologically active biochar, how activation can increase biochar’s ability to interact with biological systems, and how these properties may benefit ruminant livestock.
How Living Green Algae Boosts Feed Quality and Livestock Health
September 30, 2024
Living green algae are powerful biostimulants and have been supporting health and nutrition above and below ground for thousands of years.
Silvopasture on a Shoestring
March 20. 2024
Well-planned silvopasture can provide shade to improve livestock comfort & productivity, fodder in extreme weather, and beautiful habitat for wildlife. Join Joshua Greene from Trees For Graziers as he shares establishment techniques, protection methods, and silvopasture tree species being used at Greene Kitchen Farm and many livestock farms in the Northeast. Shoestring methods for jump starting your silvopasture will be discussed as well as other resources to 'start small, start now’ in order to take your grazing to new heights.