Book review - Comeback Farms by Greg Judy

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I'm only 3/4 through this book, so I'll be coming back and updating this post. ETA: I finished the book. New comments are added to this post in blue.

Why I read this book: I am studying pastured cattle farming because I want to learn techniques that will help me keep my horse grass fed on one acre. I feed hay, but not grain. I also want to take

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[sahlah]

Ever heard of Polyface Farm in Virginia?
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/default.aspx

I love the idea they express - "We're really in the earthworm enhancement business. Stimulating soil biota is our first priority. Soil health creates healthy food."

Polyface uses chickens as the next step after the cattle graze. Interesting stuff!

Look forward to hearing more as you finish the book.

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Yes! I just discovered them recently - one of Salatin's books is staring at me, waiting to be read. I'd love to visit their place one day.

It's just amazing to me how far we have gotten from the natural way of things.