Farm & Flock Home on the Graze
Getting Started
The best way to begin is with one species and one containment method. Choose a tractor or electric net fencing based on your comfort level and labor capacity, not on what looks impressive on paper or social media. Focus on learning how often to move animals and recognizing healthy recovery of forage and soil.
Once you understand how your land responds, expanding becomes intuitive rather than overwhelming, and rotation days become second nature.
Regenerative grazing isn’ t defined by available acreage. It’ s defined by intention, observation and responsiveness of those stewarding the system. Small livestock, paired with portable systems such as tractors and electric net fencing, allow homesteaders to apply these principles effectively on even the smallest plots of land.
When managed thoughtfully, micro-scale systems don’ t just produce food, they build healthier ground and animals, one move at a time.
About the Author:
Bethany Salisbury is a regenerative farmer and professional butcher, managing Saratoga Homestead, where she raises small livestock and heirloom produce. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture, local food systems and sharing practical farming knowledge with her community.
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