Pastured Livestock for Soil Health 

The focus of Faul Family Riverside Farm in Henry County has always been on regenerating their farm through sustainable practices, using animals to rejuvenate their pastures and increase their soil fertility for land, livestock, and human health. Andre Faul and his family have used these soil-forward approaches for their pastured livestock operation since starting their farm in 2017. After a couple of years scaling up the diversity and number of their animals, they’ve settled into their current work of refining their systems and markets and promoting their on-farm events.

Join this OAK Field Day to learn about the Faul family’s regenerative practices and livestock infrastructure, including:

• Broiler chickens and turkeys, from brooder to pasture
• Heritage-breed pastured pigs
• Pasture-raised sheep and cows

Beyond the grass-based livestock, Andre will also share his saltwater shrimp operation and farm-based events such as public tours, farm-to-fork dinners, and hosting private events in their on-farm event barn. Greg Halich, and agricultural economist from the University of Kentucky and central Kentucky farmer raising grass-finished cattle, will accompany Andre to share research and broaden the conversation.

This Field Day is geared towards interested and aspiring livestock farmers and allied professionals. The event will include walking and a haywagon ride to explore the Farm. Registration is required at oak-ky.org/field-days - $5 OAK Member; $10 Non-Member

--THIS EVENT IS FULL. -- Please check back next week for event summary and resources.