Opposite: Livestock graze fields in rotation with poultry—part of a pasture management system recommended by Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in Virginia. Above (clockwise from top left): Dan Marsiglio utilizes both active and passive solar energy systems; To produce as much of their food as possible is important to both family health and farm solvency; A passive solar hen house shelters 100 layers; The farm depends upon everyone in the family being involved. upstate HOUSE
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