Cattle: Upcycling Superheros Help Save the San Luis Valley
Nissen Farms, LLC are no strangers to the challenges facing farmers and ranchers in the San Luis Valley, but they have found ways to adapt and better manage their land with the help of cattle and their unique ability to upcycle. After attending college, Erin Nissen returned to her family’s farm alongside her father, Lyle, to become the fourth generation to work the land. Their farm is located in Mosca, CO in a high-mountain desert called the San Luis Valley. This area is home