Domestic Yaks: The Next Buffalo?

by | Jan 23, 2011 | Towing

Native to the Himalaya and still exotic in North America, yaks have potential. They’re environmentally sound, relatively easy to raise, have cashmere-like wool and lower-fat meat than beef. They’re still a niche — but gaining …

Local Food Movement Gives Small Farms a Big Boost

by | Sep 17, 2010 | Towing

The locavore, or local food, movement is gaining momentum, driven in part by increasing awareness about the importance of quality food. Nationwide, small, local farms have tapped into a growing market by selling meat and produc…