Grazing on Dairy Farms - Livestock on the Land

Take a look inside three Iowa dairy farms whose focus is on grazing and the soil. Beyond their land stewardship practices, these farmers are all doing something unconventional to add value to their farms and products.

Francis Thicke of Radiance Dairy near Fairfield, Iowa, sells milk, cream and value-added products like yoghurt and cheese to local grocery stores and restaurants. Learn more about Radiance Dairy:   / radiancedairy  

Kevin and Ranae Dietzel of Lost Lake Farm near Jewell, Iowa, adds value to their milk through artisan cheesemaking. Learn more about Lost Lake Farm: http://www.lostlakefarmllc.com/

And Erin and Torray Wilson produce milk at Seven W Farms for Wisconsin-based Organic Valley near Paullina, Iowa. Learn more about Seven W Farm: https://www.sevenwfarm.com/

This video was shot during the production of our full-length film, Livestock on the Land. Watch our film here:    • Livestock on the Land - Full-Length Film  

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