Grazing with the Stars….

Thistle Hill went Hollywood this afternoon; well not really.  But we were taped for a video being prepared by Holistic Management International.  As you probably know, about a year ago we were fortunate to be selected for an HMI pilot project in Rappahannock county (the river was low then and we snuck over from Fauquier county).  Our cows had no problem “hitting their mark”, even when we switched the point for their grand entrance.

Cameraman Steven Schwartz of Madison specializes in videos about sustainable agriculture.  All I had to do was brag about Thistle Hill.  Steve’s only comment afterwards was that I had gone “a little long”.  I reminded him that’s why had they invented cutting room floors.

But he was very enthusiastic about our cattle.  Like most visitors, he was impressed by their condition and vitality.  Most people can’t believe cows can go through the winter with a nursing calf…never have a grain of corn…and emerge on the other side so fat and healthy.

The video will have its premiere at an HMI reception May 30th at the Link, in Sperryville.  If you’d like to know more about mob grazing and the HMI approach to farming, send us an email and we’ll see that you get invited.  The food and drink will be good…and free.