Links and Resources

"Healing Harvest Forest Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1999 to develop, implement and support community-based sustainable forestry initiatives, through the widespread use of animal-powered (horse, mule, oxen) extraction of logs and “worst first” single tree selection of individual trees in timber harvesting."

Bimonthly magazine for small farmers and loggers who use draft horse, mule, and oxen power and other back-to-the-land techniques.

"Draft Animal Power-Network is a non-profit organization of farmers, foresters, loggers, teamsters, animal owners, homesteaders, land owners, partimers, etcetera and folks interested in becoming part of any of the above....The goal of the Draft Animal-Power Network is to provide year-round educational and networking opportunities, highlighting ongoing efforts of people throughout the region who are educating, mentoring and building community around animal-power and renewable land use..."

"In addition to the magazine's traditional content, covering breeding, raising, showing, selling and using all breeds of heavy horses, the modern version includes veterinary advice from "America's Draft Horse Vet," Dr. A.J. Neumann; historical accounts by the publication's founder, Maurice Telleen; legal advice from Ken Sandoe; and witty columns from humorist Baxter Black. Feature articles address horse and mule logging, PMU ranching, horsemanship clinics, modern equipment, bloodline profiles and more, written by some of the best in the business. The Journal's sale and show coverage is unequalled and it's All-American Contest, unprecedented."

"Defending Small Farms and Craftsmanship Since 1976"

The purpose of the Association is to help farmers and gardeners: grow organic food, fiber and other crops; protect the environment; recycle natural resources; increase local food production; support rural communities; and illuminate for consumers the connection between healthful food and environmentally sound farming practices.