Over the last several years, many areas have experienced summer drought conditions for a few weeks to several months. Compared to annual crops, pastures and hayfields are much more dependent on evenly spaced, adequate rains to yield well. A well-managed rotational system will keep your paddocks growing longer into a drought, but no amount of rest makes up for a lack of water. So what can a producer do when the tap is shut off? Download fact sheet
Managing Drought Stressed Pastures
August 10th, 2007 — Resources
Grazing Websites and Articles
July 31st, 2007 — Resources
Management Intensive Grazing is best learned by doing, or by visiting and talking to other farmers. There is also a wealth of written material you can access to help you get started. Here is a selection of websites and articles on the art and science of managed grazing.
How to Find Locally and Sustainably Grown Food Online
October 12th, 2006 — Resources
Do you want to eat more organically, sustainbly and locally grown food, but you aren’t sure where to find it? You may be able to find what you need on the internet. Several web sites provide links to farms, farmers’ markets, restaurants and other businesses that feature sustainably grown food, including organic and pasture-raised products.
Organic Dairy Farming: A Resource for Farmers
October 12th, 2006 — Resources
This new book from Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services (MOSES) covers the basics of production and certification for organic dairy. Chapters on herd health, dairy nutrition, milk quality, calves, pasture, soils, organic crop management and more. This 192-page book was edited by Jody Padgham of MOSES, with 20 authors.