Authors, Speakers, Homesteaders
Shawn and Beth Dougherty, authors of The Independent Farmstead, have been farming together since the 1980s, managing their 90-acre Sow’s Ear farm in eastern Ohio for over two decades. Founders of The One Cow Revolution, they champion self-sustaining agriculture, raising dairy and beef cows, sheep, pigs, and poultry using intensive grazing to produce nearly all their food and feed. Their innovative approach transforms marginal land into fertile, resilient ecosystems, emphasizing minimal off-farm inputs. As seasoned speakers, they share practical wisdom on grass-based farming, animal husbandry, and homestead sustainability, inspiring attendees at the 2025 conference to build thriving, independent farmsteads.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution share their decades of expertise in grass-based cow management. Learn how to raise dairy and beef cows sustainably using intensive grazing, producing your own food and feed with minimal inputs. Discover practical techniques to transform marginal land into fertile pastures, ensuring resilience and abundance for your homestead.
Learn how to sustainably produce all farm feed using intensive grazing and crop rotations, minimizing off-farm inputs. Gain practical insights into creating a self-sufficient homestead ecosystem, ensuring thriving livestock and fertile land.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution present “Faith on Land,” merging spiritual principles with sustainable farming. Learn how faith guides their grass-based practices, fostering resilience and abundance on their Ohio farmstead. Discover ways to cultivate a homestead that honors both land and belief, rooted in self-sufficiency.
Shawn and Beth Dougherty of The One Cow Revolution share their insights on “Watering the farm” to ensure a thriving homestead. Learn sustainable water management techniques, from rainwater harvesting to efficient irrigation, tailored for grass-based systems. Discover practical methods to support livestock and crops, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency on your land.