Dung Beetles: The Organic/Alternative Farmer’s Hidden Helper

A dung beetle sits on a pile of feces on a dusty road.

With emerging diseases, a changing climate, and concerns about feeding a growing population, organic and alternative producers face many challenges. Fortunately, farmers worldwide are getting a helping hand from an unexpected friend.   Dung beetles are an often-overlooked part of agriculture, but their benefits are beginning to become unearthed. With over 6,000 species of dung beetles … Read more

Self-Assessment Disease Prevention Checklist for organic and alternative farms

Photo of Step 2 disease prevention checklist

The Livestock Project has created a   Self-Assessment Disease Prevention Checklist for use on organic or alternative livestock and poultry farms. This easy to use checklist can help point out your strengths as well as areas for improvement This short checklist can be printed and filled out, or filled in online and saved. If you participate … Read more

Disposing of animals that have died on your organic/alternative farm

Holstein cow on green pasture

Every organic or alternative farm at one time or another experiences animal death losses. Knowing what to do with the body to prevent disease spread will help protect other animals and people on your farm. Proper disposal is also critical in protecting air and water quality. Methods of disposal There are several different ways to … Read more