Benefits of Crop-Livestock Integration

Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained

This factsheet outlines the key benefits of Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems (ICLS) for organic farmers, drawing on interviews with four experienced producers across the U.S. The benefits covered include increased farm productivity, reduced input costs, improved soil health, natural pest control, higher nutrient density in crops and livestock products, better animal health, and a decreased need for mechanical cultivation.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Cropping Systems, Livestock Feeding, Livestock Well-Being

Category

Vegetables/Fruits, Grain and Field Crops, Hay and Pasture, Livestock

Year Published

2024

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