You're probably already reaping the benefits of conservation practices on your operation like better soil, cleaner water, and bigger profits. But what if you...
Allan Savory tells us that increasing livestock numbers can reduce desertification and reverse climate change – but where is the scientific evidence? In this article, the author describes what he found when he asked this question. We found it very interesting, and thought you would too. It's sure to bring up some lively and worthwhile discussion, particularly around the idea of Holistic Management, its definition and how it is implemented.
From folks at University of Minnesota Extension, this guide helps you look at your pastures and your stock so you can develop your own grazing management plan or tweak the one you've got.
Exclusion of livestock from streams doesn't always result in better conditions for fisheries and wildlife or prevent negative impacts to the environment. Here's how livestock and animal impact can be used as needed to maintain healthy streams and riparian corridors.
There are some pretty scary statistics out there about farm income and the difficulties of being profitable. But looked at another way, those same statistics give us interesting indicators of things we might do to swing the tide in favor of farmers and ranchers. On Pasture wants to help make a difference, and here's how.
Good fences make good neighbors, but electric fences make hilarious stories.
Rachel:
Years ago, I heard this one, from a really neat guy named Bill Stout....
A season of managed grazing can be hard on your fences and changes in vegetation and soil moisture take their toll. Here are some suggestions for figuring out what's wrong and fixing it.
