Grass Fed Practices and Products
We will be posting periodic data sheets on grass fed beef production and marketing. Those interested should e-mail us to get on the grass fed beef mailing list.

The Nutritional and Production Benefits of Grass-fed Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Products

Jo Robinson, author of "Why Grassfed is Best", summarizes considerable research that shows grassfarming is better for animals, the farmers, the environment and people's health.  Additional information is found at her web page:  eatwild.com

Publications relevant to grassfarming include:

ACRES U.S.A., a periodical devoted to organic farming and gardening. www.acresusa.com

The Stockman GrassFarmer, leading periodical for the grassfarming movement. www.stockmangrassfarmer.com

Web sites related to grassfarming:

www.GrassFarmer.com  Comprehensive information on dairy grazing and grass-based farming systems.

factoryfarm.org  Supports move towards sustainable food production which is healthy, economically viable and environmentally sound.

A production site on grass-fed beef:

Check out the following site on grass-fed
beef.  It is quite a nice site and shows you what could be
done.  It also shows how getting more than one operation
together might be beneficial.

http://www.grasslandbeef.com/grasslandbeef/html/home.html

I really like their logo and tag line: Our cattle eat right
so you can too.  You can also see their pricing and compare
it to what you are planning.  They also have some production
specifications that might interest you.

Additional sites relating to grass-fed production

http://www.prairiefare.com/
http://www.aloha.net/~meatshi/benefits.htm
http://www.greatbeef.com/
http://www.ervins.com/nutri.htm
http://www.nimanranch.com/

Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Stevens County office is committed to developing a community-based food system that gives local citizens an option to buy local products and gives local farmers an opportunity to make a reasonable profit. The range of products we have in mind goes from fruits, vegetables, and herbs through poultry and livestock products. We are currently working on two projects that help to create this system: a community kitchen and a mobile poultry processing unit. We encourage sustainable production systems that enhances biological activity in the soil. We offer an extensive courses in developing or improving an agricultural enterprise including production, marketing and financial management.