Farmers across the U.S. who’ve adapted their methods to promote healthier soils, healthier foods and healthier humans are finding validation from a group of South Dakota scientists.
Ranch dog, Gus, faces off with a pregnant ewe at Ramstead Ranch near Ione, Wash. A team of researchers from South Dakota-based Ecdysis Foundation visited the ranch to collect data on regenerative farming practices.
Elieen Napier discusses regenerative practices at Ramstead Ranch near Ione, Wash.
A ewe at Ramstead Ranch where they raise Romney sheep, which has good fiber for hand spinning.
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Ramstead Ranch is located in the Selkirk Mountains of northeastern Washington.
Last year’s growth of native grasses starts to green up in southeastern South Dakota. Dawn and Matt Butzer seeded the former crop land to native species last year. They will eventually graze cattle there.
“It’s the first time in history we’re examining an entire continent’s food system in detail.”
Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.
Janelle Atyeo
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