Brian

My future farming plans and vision for my farm will be heavily dependent on the individual site, but there will certainly be some commonalities regardless of the site specific variables. I would aim to mimic nature as much as possible while increasing soil health, sequestering carbon, and enhancing biodiversity. I would primarily use a pasture or silvopasture based rotational grazing system to minimize parasite and other health issues for the animals and also quickly add organic matter to the soil and heal the land. Ideally I would have a herd of sheep, goats, and rabbits while seasonally keeping chickens and pigs. Profitability is the key to my farm vision and the catalyst for the conservation and stewardship related goals I have. I would like to sell direct to consumer to maximize the profitability of the farm and also foster a sense of community. Whether that's through on farm processing workshops, marketing whole or quarter animals, or selling retail cuts, I believe there is a great demand for ethical pasture raised meats.