Wool pool back on in western Pennsylvania
The Western Pennsylvania Cooperative Sheep and Wool Growers Association will host its Wool Pool again after a five year break when its wool had no market.
Pittsburgher Highland Farm gets tree plantings through Pasa’s agroforestry program
Cows need shade, too. That's one of the reasons why farmer Mark Harvey Smith decided to implement agroforestry practices on his 142-acre Pittsburgher Highland Farm in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. With the help of Pasa Sustainable Agriculture and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Smith recently had 300 to 400 trees and shrubs planted on his farm for silvopasture and a riparian buffer.
Is your herd well-fed or just full?
Lush pastures can be deceiving. Drought and overgrazing can lead to low-quality forage that leaves cattle full but malnourished. Learn how to spot abnormal herd behaviors, understand rumen breakdown, and use forage testing to ensure your livestock are truly well-fed.
An accidental business: Capricious LLC employs goats for clearing brush, parties
When Monica Shields got a few goats to clear overgrown brush on her family’s property, she just wanted to offset their winter feed costs. Today, her business—Capricious LLC in Clinton, Pennsylvania —employs 115 goats and is fully booked for land-clearing jobs through next summer.
