Publications
the Practical Farmer: Spring 2025
In This Issue
Ryan Wallace started milling grain to fully use his diversity of crops in livestock feed. He and his wife, Ashley Wallace, grow a range of certified organic small-grain crops as well as corn and soybeans. Find out more on page 11 about how some farmers are benefitting from milling their own livestock feed.
May 22, 2025
It's a Grind: On-Farm Milling of Livestock Feed
For some farmers, the benefits of milling their own livestock feed outweigh the extra work. Seeds don't want to be eaten. Or, rather, it's more…
May 07, 2025
Fields of Feathers
By using cover crops, rotational grazing and extended rotations, farmers are helping their soil – and making space for birds. When Aaron Lehman first noticed…
May 22, 2025
Small Grain Successes
Small-grain producers use creativity and relationships to establish markets and build resilience. When Tom Cumming's neighbor asked him to combine his rye for a large…
May 22, 2025
"Rooted in Nature and Guided by Tradition"
At NaTerra Farm, Sandro Lopes is applying Indigenous knowledge to grow food and community. 2022 was a pivotal year for Sandro Lopes. He started a…
May 22, 2025
Quelling the Trials of Variety
Faced with overwhelming options, some farmers use on-farm research to guide decisions about which vegetable varieties to plant. In 2017, Jill Beebout faced a dilemma.…
May 22, 2025
2025 Annual Conference Photo Recap
Thank you to 100-plus speakers, 95 exhibitors and nearly 1,200 attendees who joined us at the 2025 PFI Annual Conference! Every one of you contributes…
May 22, 2025
Partners in Life and Land
Barney Bahrenfuse and Suzanne Castello are transforming their midsized farm, creating greater harmony with the land. Barney Bahrenfuse and Suzanne Castello's journey as a couple…
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