Sustainable Practices in the South

Climate Adaptation

- Drought Management: Choosing resilient breeds - Fire Prevention: Grazing reduces fuel load - Water Conservation: Drip systems, grey water use - Heat Management: Traditional building techniques

Biodiversity Protection

- Native Breeds: Rove goats, Lacaune sheep - Wild Plants: Protecting grazing areas - Pollinator Support: Cheese farms keep bees - Predator Coexistence: Guardian dogs, not poison

Social Innovation

- Cooperative Models: Sharing resources and risk - Agritourism: Education and income - Direct Sales: Farmer's markets, online - Training Programs: Multi-generational knowledge transfer