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Food,
fiber, fun and family
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a
blue ribbon
a
dozen fresh eggs
a
hand-knit sweater
a
life lesson learned
a
nuzzle from a furry friend... |
these are some of the things we livestock owners value.
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We
want our children to experience farm life as our grandparents
or we did.
Children
learn life lessons about respect, responsibility,
sportsmanship, food sources, the value
of agriculture, the importance of resource stewardship,
and many others. |
Many
large animal owners enjoy the wholesome feeling of
hard work on the farm. Building a sturdy fence or
mucking out the stalls, the daily interaction of
feeding and caring for each animal - this provides
a sense of accomplishment hard to match in an office.
Others
may enjoy a trail ride on a sunny autumn afternoon
or the thrill of competition and showmanship.
Many
feel pride in feeding their families high quality
food from animals raised under caring and healthy
conditions.
to
sum it all up, we livestock owners love what we
do!
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As
we look into the issues of keeping livestock on small
acreages, we consider the reasons people choose to
do so. Raising
healthy, productive animals goes hand-in-hand with
protecting our families and the environment -
it is all interconnected.
Education
is the key
 Learn
more about managing manure,
livestock yards and pastures and consider steps
that you can take at home. Share
this information with family, friends and peers.
Educate
others about your animals, why you raise them and why
they are important.
Take
the time to introduce your animals to your
neighbors. Help them to understand why they are valuable
to you
and the steps you are taking to protect our
drinking water, families and animals.
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