Greg & Lei Gunthorp wrote:
> Do you think the adaptation of rotational grazing and seasonal
> dairying by the amish is because of the philosophy of grass production
> being better for the environment or is it because they have a
> disadvantage because they aren't able to use as much mechanization.
> There are a lot of SGD in our area now too. I think it just plain
> makes more sense when most things they have to do is by hand to not
> make the hay in the first place or haul the manure after its fed.Best
> wishes,Greg --
I would say all of the above and add profit. it seems that grazers are
about the only ones making money now. Grazing does really benefit the
Amish from the mechanical standpoint. I know of one amishman who sold
his mules becasue he didn't need them anymore! Another interesting
developement is that a new dairy value added processing facility is
about to open in our area. out of all the farmers contacted it was the
Amish who had the most interest and now consist of the majority of the
producers for it.
Steve Groff
"Enhancing the Environment" http://www.cedarmeadowfarm.com/
Cedar Meadow Farm
679 Hilldale Road
Holtwood, PA 17532 USA
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