Sarah Flack is the author of Organic Dairy Production and a nationally known consultant on grazing and organic livestock. She grew up on a Vermont family farm that used management-intensive grazing and mob stocking. She later studied Holistic Planned Grazing and pursued graduate studies on pasture management at the University of Vermont. She has written extensively about grass farming and is known for teaching workshops that take a practical approach to applying the science of grazing. Sarah has successfully helped many farmers create positive change in their pastures, soils, livestock, finances, and farm-family quality of life.
CHOICE- "This is a great book. After reading this work, the
reviewer felt as if he could almost start his own grazing system;
the title provides readers with the right questions to ask. Flack
(a consultant on grazing and organic livestock) is a concise and
articulate author and educator. She knows the value of telling a
simple story and supporting it with relevant illustrations. She has
an elegant style and knows how to use the power of repetition to
show how no part of grazing management is wholly independent. She
has biases with respect to the best grazing management, but is
evenhanded in presenting multiple alternatives to grazing issues.
Her case studies are aptly chosen to illustrate how the grazing
management she advocates can be both sustainable and profitable.
Each chapter plays a role and successively builds on the knowledge
previously gained. As a manual for introducing good land
stewardship, this book admirably succeeds. Summing Up: Highly
recommended. All readers.”
“I have long been fascinated by the logic of André Voisin’s system
of Rational Grazing. Sarah Flack’s book has persuaded me that this
could be a practical option for my own micro-dairy holding.”--Simon
Fairlie, author of Meat
“It gives me pleasure to recommend Sarah Flack’s The Art
and Science of Grazing. Sarah offers sound practical information
for management of pastures in humid environments. Her years of
experience and study allow her to explain the limitations of
rotational grazing that were first highlighted by Andre Voisin and
to confirm the soundness of Voisin’s Rational Grazing.”--Allan
Savory, president, Savory Institute
“With feet firmly planted in both practice and science, Sarah Flack
introduces pasture-based livestock production in a way that is sure
to encourage and empower.”--Joel Salatin, author of Salad Bar
Beef
“The Art and Science of Grazing is a beautiful and highly useful
book. Read it, learn how to manage pasture well, then do it! Sarah
Flack’s good counsel can save your farm and family and bring you
happiness. What else is there?”--Bill Murphy, author of Greener
Pastures on Your Side of the Fence
“Amidst the flood of information on modern grass farming, Sarah
Flack performs nothing short of a rescue operation, distilling the
art and science of grazing into an immensely useful book.
Experienced hands will learn plenty, but newcomers won’t be
overwhelmed. The Art and Science of Grazing is sure to become
one of the most well-worn books on graziers’ bookshelves.”--Fred
Walters, publisher, Acres U.S.A.
“Sarah Flack has written a wonderful guide to sustainable grazing.
She discusses fundamental principles and specific practices that
make her book meaningful for anyone interested in the art and
science of grazing.”--Fred Provenza, professor emeritus,
Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University
“More and more farmers and ranchers are thirsting for information
on animal husbandry that truly protects and regenerates natural
resources while enhancing economic viability. Sarah Flack is
answering the call. In a readable, user-friendly format, her book
provides concrete information and plenty of inspiration. An
invaluable resource for anyone raising grazing animals.”--Nicolette
Niman, author of Defending Beef
“Sarah Flack’s The Art and Science of Grazing is an excellent guide
for anyone with an interest in the regenerative potential of
livestock grazing done right. Whether you are a farmer, rancher,
conscientious consumer of meat, or concerned citizen of the planet,
Flack’s clear, concise prose explains how good grazing is a natural
fit in our world.”--Courtney White, author of Two Percent Solutions
for the Planet
“Intelligently managed grazing has tremendous potential to mitigate
climate turmoil, and The Art and Science of
Grazing contains everything you need to know to do the very
best job of grazing. Sarah Flack explores every aspect of holistic
pasture management in a most delightful manner that will help all
who consult her book, from beginners to the most experienced
graziers, to achieve their maximum potential in healing the Earth
with livestock and land.”--Jack Lazor, author of The Organic Grain
Grower
“The Art and Science of Grazing is a comprehensive guide for
new and experienced graziers. If I had to choose one book as a
reference on grazing for both new and experienced livestock
graziers, this would be it. The book is well organized,
containing many excellent illustrations and beautiful photographs.
Sarah Flack shares her knowledge on all aspects of grazing
with emphasis on key principles that apply to all farms in humid
regions. Multiple case studies provide interest and wisdom gained
by farmers who have developed diverse, successful grazing
operations throughout the country.”--Guy Jodarski, DVM, CROPP
Cooperative/Organic Valley
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