Ben and Hana Yoder run a diversified farm in Somerset County. They raise several species of livestock on pasture, along with produce and mushrooms. As a multi-species operation, Savage Mountain Farm can take advantage of a variety of ecological strengths. The sheep and cattle graze the pastures, the poultry provide pest control, creating high-quality fertilizer along the way. The pigs happily control invasive plants and make muddy wallows that become microcosms for wildlife. Savage Mountain Farm was the 2020 recipient of the Farmraiser Grant, which they used to build special farrowing huts for their sows and piglets. Read more about their project on our Farmraiser Grant page.