About Ben Brownlow
I have been an ecology-focused farmer, focusing on holistically managed livestock and tree crops for 15 years; additionally, I have the same time and experience working in cooperative, land-trust models. My farm decision making philosophy is centered on observation, native ecology, and the needs of the landscape. I believe successful, sustainable farming is a “conversation” between stewards, soils, and place. I am a Certified Agroforestry Professional through MU’s Center for Agroforestry.
Coaching Areas
- Agroforestry and tree crops
- Rotational grazing
- Native warm season grasses and grazing
- Pastured poultry
- Garden seed and nursery production
- Cooperative management: sharing labor, land and resources
- Managing working lands for habitat and ecosystem health
- Low-technology / low-input agriculture
On-site Visits
On-farm coaching is available to farmers within approximately a one-hour drive of Ben’s farm, located in Rutledge, MO. Travel distance and availability will be confirmed when scheduling your session.
“Known & Grown’s Knowledge Commons: An Innovative Approach to Traditional Knowledge-Sharing” is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number 2025-38640-45386 through the North Central Region SARE program under project number ONC26-192. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.