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*Starred Review* Logsdon, an Ohio farmer who has written more than 20 books, brings his gentle iconoclasm to the case against the grain feeding of livestock in favor of pasture farming. His arguments against grain feeding: the too-heavy investment in machinery for sowing and harvesting of grain, the need for pesticides to protect monocultural grain crops, the environmental costs required to haul grain to livestock farmers, storage costs, the need to dispose of manure from livestock feedlots, and the steep labor costs to manage all of this. His arguments for pasturing: "The animals do the harvesting, apply their manure for fertilizer, and eat most of the weeds." As it has for years, Logsdon's conversational style makes his material immediately appealing, but there is also solid advice on how to pasture various kinds of livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, horses, mules, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys), how to rotate grass crops, which grasses work best, how to water livestock, how to incorporate some grains into the animals' diets, and which fences make for the best neighbors. A deceptively important book for the working, the would-be, and the armchair farmer alike. Alan Moores
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"In an era of growing concerns about our food, Gene Logsdon offers a practical way to steer American agriculture in a direction that ensures a livelihood for family farmers, takes care of the land, and provides fresh, healthy food for all. Over the years, industrial farming methods and grain-based livestock operations have led to the decline of family farm agriculture. All Flesh is Grass is a how-to manifesto for family farmers and food activists alike committed to taking back control of our food and farms." - Willie Nelson, President and Founder, Farm Aid"All Flesh is Grass explains the immense benefits of taking our livestock out of the feedlots and raising them in a natural setting on their native diets. It's all there: the history, the politics, the practices, and the passion." - Jo Robinson, creator of www.eatwild.com

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Swallow Press; 1 edition (November 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804010692
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804010696
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful By William J. Pardee on July 28, 2006
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I liked Logsdon't specifics on the effects of different kinds of pasture. I think he misses an important opportunity with his unstructured grazing--See Joel Salatin's Salad Bar Beef for balance. The intense management of grazing (Salatin) makes a more sanitary environment and eliminates the need for antibiotics. Salatin is indifferent to the choices of grass variety on which Logsdon devotes so much time. The two authors provide complementary perspectives, including different details. Logsdon discusses fencing in some detail--I share his reluctance to depend on electric fence for boundaries-Salatin dismisses it and goes all electric. Both authors are persuasive advocates for grass fed beef.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful By John Langlois on September 26, 2004
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Gene Logsdon understands what farming should have always been and still could be. The book is very focused on the cumulative health benefits that come from feeding the soil, the plants, the animals and you. He has little patience with agribusiness and is not afraid to name names.

This book is a "must have" for those new to farm ownership. Pratical matters such as "cattle panels verses woven-wire fences" and stock ponds are presented in ways that integrate the farm into healthy cycles of growth and rest.

A stronger section on the health benefits of raw milk would have made the section on milk and dairy from grass-fed cows more complete. But not even Gene can be expected to discuss everything.

Buy it and give it to your closest farming friends.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful By Wabi Sabi on August 25, 2005
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A compelling look at the benefits and solid argument for pasture farming. Skillfully written as if you were engaged in a friendly dialogue with an old friend, you are provided with more than an armfull of knowledge to guide you down the path of true agrarianism with respect to livestock and crop farming. I came away with a clearer sense of the merits of adhering to the natural cycle and relationship between the earth and the farmer. Most importantly, I came away with the notion that farming is best when the farmer provides an environment where the animals can work for themselves - it is more environmentally-friendly, more productive and more economical.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful By David G on March 17, 2011
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All Flesh Is Grass by Gene Logsdon

This book is a must read/own for anyone considering grass farming (pasture based livestock). In the book he discusses:

How to set up a rotation of pastures
Which plants he prefers and ones that will do well in other climates
How to graze the pastures
What problems specific pastures (plant type) might pose to livestock
How to cut pastures for hay and silage
How to seed pastures with the minimum of equipment
How to divide permanent pastures and temporary pastures (used for gardens, hay making, growing grains, etc.)
How to build and maintain fences
Stocking rates for animals (though this varies by region and quality of the soil)
What plants to avoid in your pastures
Which trees are good on pastures
Good and Bad weeds for grazing
How to make a haystack
How to build a reserve of plant material for winter grazing
How to approach year round grazing with minimal hay or grain feed
And most importantly how to let the animals do most of the work

This book is aimed more at a garden farmer who is trying to maximize self sufficiency than the production minded market/commercial farmer. For commercial farmers who are willing to sacrifice some of the quantity for quality, then this book will work for you too. Most of the discussion is framed around farms in the 5-50 acre range. It is still helpful for those who will have less land for a few animals and is also scalable for farms in the 50-500 acre range. Gene is not anti grain , he just believes in planting it with other crops like clover and letting the animals harvest and feed it to them selves. Instead of 90% grain and 10% pasture he advocates for 80% pasture and 20% grain.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful By Opportunities-Knock on January 17, 2010
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No one interested in building pasture with a minimum of machinery and time investment could do better than a read (and re-read) of Logsdon's book. Coming from one of the deans of sustainable farming, Logsdon concentrates on which grains and methods of rotation are the most efficient and productive for the creation of a good pasture. One important aspect of the book is the treatments given to smaller plots, as Logsdon himself has in Northern Ohio, in such a way as to maximize the length of yearly grazing for a variety of livestock. Logsdon also brings in others with whom he has shared methodologies, reporting on variations in the methodology which, nonetheless, all support a basically non-invasive, non-heavy mechanical approach to pasture health and livestock nutrition. Highly recommended.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful By Kevin G. Lenk on January 21, 2009
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This book is excellent for many ideas for the new farm owner and those experienced farmers willing to try something different than current ag promotes. Basicaly its everything old is new again, if youve ever read any early 20th century ag books you will see what I mean. Gene writes in a very fun and easy to digest manner, it really is like listening to your favorite uncles advice! Any way cant recommend this enough, if your lookin to get a few acres and get rolling, this is your first and best Book!
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