005 | ICL
08/10/21 • 10 min
Growing crops and raising animals on the same land was what our grandparents and great-grandparents did...out of necessity. After decades of specializing in either crops or livestock, we are learning that our grandparents and great-grandparents were on to something more than just necessity, putting crops and animals on the same ground does wonders for the health of our soils. Here we talk about some of the benefits of utilizing an ICL system.
Check us out at http://www.resilientfarmingnow.com
and join our Facebook group at Resilient Farming
Growing crops and raising animals on the same land was what our grandparents and great-grandparents did...out of necessity. After decades of specializing in either crops or livestock, we are learning that our grandparents and great-grandparents were on to something more than just necessity, putting crops and animals on the same ground does wonders for the health of our soils. Here we talk about some of the benefits of utilizing an ICL system.
Check us out at http://www.resilientfarmingnow.com
and join our Facebook group at Resilient Farming
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Check us out at http://www.resilientfarmingnow.com
and join our Facebook group at Resilient Farming
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