@RealAgricultureMedia well, because some farmers are not cattlemen and afalfa is a fairly easy grow established perennial crop with high protein. Corn and beans alone are not sustaining our soils. I assume the protien is not as digestible for people as cattle, but could those proteins be modified for large-scale human consumption? You have to admit that alfalfa beats soybeans hands down for the soil health.
@@christopherheckel7191 The easier solution would be to find someone who wants to graze or feed cattle and do a land share. Grain farmers don't need to be livestock producers to get the benefit. That's what farmers do here in Ontario -- livestock producers graze or buy the hay. Most plant-based proteins are sourced from the seed/grain because of the economics of harvest. Alfalfa is more valuable for the soil and for feeding ruminants. Good question! - LS
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Talking perennial crops and thinking about alfalfa, is any way to convert that protein into a food product? Other than running through an animal?
People like alfalfa sprouts. But ruminants are incredibly efficient of turning it into meat, milk, and fibre. Why mess with a great system? - LS
@RealAgricultureMedia well, because some farmers are not cattlemen and afalfa is a fairly easy grow established perennial crop with high protein. Corn and beans alone are not sustaining our soils. I assume the protien is not as digestible for people as cattle, but could those proteins be modified for large-scale human consumption? You have to admit that alfalfa beats soybeans hands down for the soil health.
@@christopherheckel7191 The easier solution would be to find someone who wants to graze or feed cattle and do a land share. Grain farmers don't need to be livestock producers to get the benefit. That's what farmers do here in Ontario -- livestock producers graze or buy the hay. Most plant-based proteins are sourced from the seed/grain because of the economics of harvest. Alfalfa is more valuable for the soil and for feeding ruminants. Good question! - LS
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