Joel takes the group through a pasture that was recently certified organic and points out the transitional stages our land has gone through as our soil rebuilds tilth, or ability to hold nutrients and water. For example, here Joel talks about this lush alfalfa stand resulting from sustainable and organic practices. Mother nature wants to cover herself and where there is bare ground, weeds can be a natural step toward a healthy rebuilding of organic matter.

It doesn't happen over night, or even over a year, rather it is an ongoing process. Our farm demonstrates that organic agriculture can be about beautiful and productive landscapes.