Veggie Cows
This grain-free dairy utilizes sea mineral fertilization in its rotation of turnips and other nutritious forages to extend the grazing season.

A Texan Defends Longhorns
Not only is the breed an American icon, it also makes for and excellent grass-fed herd, as this successful Texas rancher demonstrates.

Boron in the Pasture
When fertilizing for optimum pasture, don't forget boron — its role in calcium uptake is crucial, which means healthier forage, especially clover!.

Intelligent Husbandry of Heritage Breeds
A renowned breeder explains why restoring genetic diversity and breeding for high-quality, naturally healthy animals is key to sustainable food and farming.

Molybdenum: A King Among Enzymes
This trace mineral, which serves as a co-factor for crucial enzymes, is absolutely essential for almost all life forms.

NAIS Update
The fight continues — here's an update on developments and information to help you get invovled.

Organic Farming & Climate Change
Recent scientific studies show how organic farming helps with greenhouse gas abatement, not to mention improved water use and increased soil humus.

Sustainable Packaging
Eco-farmers take justifiable pride in maintaining and even improving the environment through responsible, natural methods — but how does packaging fit into the paradigm?

Interview — Gary Cox:
The Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Its purpose: to promote and protect the farmer's fundamental right to make products directly available to the consumer free from burdensome regulation or interference.

Eco-Update
Eco-ag news from around the world.

Opinion
Commentary on vital issues affecting organic and sustainable farmers.

Transitions
"Certified Organic Industry News"

Eco-Gardener
"How Gardeners Can Save the World: Soil & Human Health" by Malcolm Beck

Newsletter
Charles Walters on the economy and farm issues

Health & Healing
"Some Recent Studies on Fats" by Mary C. Enig, Ph.D.

The Natural Vet
"Reducing Stress in Young Livestock" by C. Edgar Sheaffer, V.M.D. & Bonnie M. Sheaffer, R.N.

Books & Information
Reviews of new eco-farming literature

Acres U.S.A. Zips
Letters to the editor

Eco-Resources
A roundup of eco-suppliers

Eco-Meetings
Eco-farming meetings and events across North America

The Last Word
Parting shots from our editor