I think it's important to understand that in the big historical context of things, there has been land degradation from civilisation since the beginning of history. I mean, the Rajputana desert in India is a manmade desert caused by overgrazing. Joel Salatin beginbigcause share on social
God doesn't just miraculously and physically intervene in the whole process, so if I just go and drop a bunch of chemicals and herbicides that leach into the groundwater, I can pray all day to keep my child healthy, but if the herbicides gone into the groundwater come up my well, my child's going to drink that water. Joel Salatin bunchchemicalchild share on social
We need to respect the fact that cows are herbivores, and that does not mean feeding them corn and chicken manure. Joel Salatin chickencorncow Change image and share on social
We only want autonomous collaborators that are incentivized to make or break their own income. Joel Salatin autonomousbreakcollaborator Change image and share on social
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are direct results of American agriculture policy and, specifically, the government's wading into the food arena. Joel Salatin agricultureamericanarena Change image and share on social
The butcher, baker, and candlestick maker have been around a lot longer than supermarkets and Wal-Mart. Joel Salatin bakerbutchercandlestick Change image and share on social
A pig has a plow on the end of its nose because it does meaningful work with it. It is built to dig and create soil disturbance, something it can't do in a concentrated feeding environment. The omnivore has historically been a salvage operation for food scraps around the homestead. Joel Salatin buildconcentratecreate share on social
Know you food, know your farmers, and know your kitchen. Start building up your larder! We don't even use that term any more. Joel Salatin buildfarmerfood Change image and share on social
That's the joke about confinement pigs: they taste like whatever sauce you cook them with. Joel Salatin confinementcookjoke Change image and share on social
We're scared to death to try new things because we think we have to get it right the first time. Joel Salatin deathscarething Change image and share on social