Sustainable agriculture holds promise as farmers learn how to farm with nature. Hear from three farmers about their unique approaches to farming sustainably in ways that benefit their operations and the environment at the same time. Paul Hain has recently restored native shrubs and trees along Tres Pinos Creek in order to stabilize the banks and support beneficial insects and wildlife. Alan Haight preserves and enhances those parts of the farm that have wild attributes, many of which help the farm function well. Dan Macon practices intelligent predator-friendly grazing, balancing between irrigated and non-irrigated pasture, and breeding sheep suitable for the farm’s circumstances.
Track and Session Info
Session:
E | 1:30 pm
Date and Location
Date:
Fri, Jan 23, 2015
Location:
Fred Farr
Day:
Friday
Presenter(s):
Alan Haight
Title:
Alan Haight
Presenter Affiliation:
Riverhill Farm
Paul Hain
Title:
Paul Hain
Presenter Affiliation:
Hain Ranch Organics
Dan Macon
Title:
Dan Macon
Presenter Affiliation:
Flying Mule Farm
