Integrating Sheep into Orchard Systems

Modern agriculture in the U.S. has normalized the separation of animal agriculture from growing crops, but many producers have found there’s much to be gained from integrating livestock back into cropping systems. Sierra Orchards in Winters, CA has successfully integrated sheep into their organic walnut orchards for several years and has learned many lessons along the way. In this video, join farmer Sean McNamara as he walks us through Sierra Orchards’ integrated sheep in walnuts system. This video debuted at the 2021 California Small Farm Conference, a production of Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF). Learn more at www.caff.org Produced by Sara Tiffany Filmed and Edited by Anne Hamersky Thank you to our Sponsors: Farm Credit Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Straus Family Creamery Farm Box Johnny's Selected Seeds Bay Cities Produce Inc High Mowing Organic Seeds Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op MarketLink / NAFMNP Center for Land-Based Learning ManageMyMarket