Organic Angus producer invests in sustainable farming in granite country

SDSU West River Research Farm uses sheep as they transition a section of land to organic practices

STURGIS, S.D. — At the South Dakota State University West River Research Farm near Strugis, sheep are being integrated into their grain production systems. One 15-acre section of the 110 acre research farm is being transitioned to organic agriculture. “We grow a forage crop over the winter and early summer, and then we bring in the sheep, and they graze the forages,” said Chris Graham, manager of the research farm and professor in the plant scie…

Organic Angus producer invests in sustainable farming in granite country

Discover how Landtasia Organic Farms combines organic cattle farming and composting in NSW's Southern Tablelands for sustainable growth.