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Regenerative Agriculture
Livestock for Soil Health
Livestock being livestock and improving the land we farm
Soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life. Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.
Wendell Berry
For the Soil, For the Animals, for the Future
Regenerative agriculture is a farming practice that focuses on building soil health, increasing biodiversity, and restoring ecological balance in order to create a sustainable and resilient food system. It is a holistic approach that aims to improve the overall health and productivity of the land while also enhancing the well-being of farmers, their communities, and the environment. Regenerative agriculture involves a range of practices, such as reducing tillage, using cover crops, practicing crop rotation, integrating livestock into the system, and minimizing the use of synthetic inputs. The goal is to create a self-sustaining system that not only produces healthy food, but also supports healthy ecosystems, strong communities, and thriving economies.
The Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is a nonprofit organization that works to promote humane and sustainable farming practices. The mission of FACT is to improve the welfare of food animals, promote sustainable agriculture, and provide support and resources to farmers who are transitioning to more humane and sustainable farming methods.
FACT works to achieve its mission through a number of programs and initiatives. FACT is working to create a more humane and sustainable food system that benefits both animals and people. By promoting the welfare of food animals and supporting farmers who are transitioning to more sustainable farming practices, FACT is helping to create a healthier, more ethical, and more resilient food system for all.
Benefits to Livestock
- Improved animal welfare: Regenerative agriculture practices, such as rotational grazing and providing access to open pasture, can help to improve the health and well-being of livestock. This can lead to happier, healthier animals and better-quality meat, milk, and eggs.
- Reduced use of antibiotics: By promoting animal health through better nutrition and living conditions, regenerative agriculture can reduce the need for antibiotics and other medications. This can help to reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections and improve the safety and quality of animal products.
- Healthier diet: Livestock raised on regenerative farms are often fed a more diverse and nutrient-rich diet, which can lead to healthier animals and higher-quality meat, milk, and eggs. This can have important health benefits for people who consume those products.
- Environmental benefits: Regenerative agriculture can help to promote ecological balance and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production. By using rotational grazing and other regenerative practices, farmers can help to restore soil health, reduce erosion and runoff, and sequester carbon in the soil.
Overall, regenerative agriculture can help to create a more sustainable and humane system of livestock production that benefits both animals and people. By promoting animal health and well-being, improving the nutritional quality of animal products, and reducing the environmental impact of livestock production, regenerative agriculture can help to create a healthier and more resilient food system.