Grazing At the Cutting Edge
By Erin Rae, Fibershed
Building off one another’s enthusiasm, the Irwins describe their model of ranching that pulls from agrarian traditions of the past and present to create diverse, resilient agricultural systems that are the engines for ecosystem restoration for our future.
Meridian Jacobs: the Many Ripples of Robin
By Erin Rae, Fibershed
While we considered the interrelationships between grazing, plants, and soil biology; Robin’s inquisitive and observant mind encouraged us to go deeper into the subject, a pattern that repeated itself throughout our visit.
Forging Resilience on Common Ground
By Erin Rae, Fibershed
It is lambing season at Bodega Pastures ranch and we are headed out to the pastoral landscapes of ‘west county’ Sonoma to meet the shepherds, their flock, and the new lambs that call this ranch home.