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Grazing, Agriculture & Working Lands
Manage forage, livestock, cropland, and infrastructure as parts of a productive working landscape.
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Grazing Fundamentals: Matching Animals, Forage, and Time
Match grazing animals, usable forage, season and recovery to changing land conditions.
Understanding Carrying Capacity Without Treating It as a Fixed Number
Estimate carrying capacity through forage production, animal demand, drought and local grazing records.
Stocking Rate: Turning Forage Into a Real Grazing Decision
Adjust stocking rate using animal numbers, grazing duration and current forage conditions.
Choosing a Grazing System That Fits the Property
Compare continuous, rotational grazing, deferred, rest-rotation and adaptive grazing systems for the property.
Using Targeted Grazing as a Vegetation Management Tool
Use targeted grazing for vegetation management by matching livestock, plants, timing and safe conditions.
Managing Forage for Production Without Losing Resilience
Manage forage production through adapted species, soil testing, recovery, diversity and usable-feed costs.
When Improved Pasture Makes Sense—and When Native Ground Is Better
Compare improved pasture with native ground through production, input costs, soil suitability and habitat.
Producing Hay Without Mining the Field
Produce hay with attention to nutrient removal, harvest quality, soil testing, plant recovery and costs.
Using Winter Forage Without Damaging the Base Pasture
Use winter forage with regional species choices, establishment, fertility and protection of perennial pasture.
Planning Forage Before Drought Forces the Decision
Plan drought forage through early triggers, forage reserves, feed evaluation and gradual pasture recovery.
Designing Grazing Infrastructure Before Adding More Fences
Design grazing infrastructure around reliable water, gates, livestock movement, terrain and flexible fencing.
Managing Livestock and Wildlife on the Same Property
Manage livestock and wildlife together through varied grazing pressure, safe water and protection of sensitive habitat.
Managing Cattle Around the Land, Not Just the Herd
Manage grazing cattle through water placement, forage recovery, shade, handling and land condition.
Managing Sheep and Goats Without Underestimating Their Impact
Manage sheep and goats with attention to grazing, browsing, fences, predators, parasites and toxic plants.
Managing Horse Pastures Before Bare Ground Takes Over
Protect horse pasture by managing horses, close grazing, wet soil, manure and recovery.
Managing Cropland as Part of the Whole Property
Manage cropland within the whole property through soil cover, runoff, field borders, fertility and land capability.
Using Crop Rotation to Solve More Than a Fertility Problem
Use crop rotation to interrupt pests, vary rooting, manage weeds and support farm economics.
Using Cover Crops for a Specific Reason
Choose cover crops for specific goals, with planned termination, water use and safe livestock grazing.
Using Field Borders for More Than a Clean Edge
Use field borders for erosion control, sediment interception, access and wildlife habitat.
Making Agricultural Land More Useful to Wildlife Without Giving Up Production
Use wildlife friendly farming and agriculture practices at field edges, in marginal acres and around water while supporting production.