The farm is in the process of converting the property from annual ryegrass production to perennial orchards, pastures for livestock, habitat and restoration. This particular pasture on the right (see photo) was taken out of ryegrass production and turned into pasture for the bison four years ago. In this bunch you can see a variety of grasses, clover, legumes, plantain and volunteer “weeds”. It takes a long time to begin to heal the land, but it’s a start.

Biodiversity is diversity in plant and animal species but also of microorganisms, especially in the soil, that are essential for a healthy ecosystem. Management practices such as adding cover crops, increasing perennial systems, limiting herbicides and pesticides, rotational grazing, no till planting and providing habitat editions has benefited the farm both financially and ethically. Its fun to see the results.