Managing Pasture A Complete Guide to Building Healthy Pasture for Grass-Based Meat & Dairy Animals

The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In Managing Pasture, author Dale Strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the practical and ideological considerations behind caring for the land as a key part of running a successful grass-based operation, from the profitability of replacing expensive grain feed with nutrient-rich native grasses to the benefits of ecologically-minded land management. In-depth examinations of the biology and benefits of grazing plants and different grazing strategies accompany detailed plans for paddock and fencing set-ups, livestock watering, and effective methods for dealing with common pasture problems throughout the seasons, from mud to drought. For readers invested in pasture improvement strategies that offer environmental benefits beyond better meat and dairy, including carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, increased pollinator resources and wildlife habitat, and improved water quality, Managing Pasture is an approachable, accessible guide to creating and caring for the grassland that feeds animals and future generations.

ISBN:	9781635860702
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Imprint:	Storey Publishing
Published date:	21 May 2019
DEWEY:	633.202
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	279
Weight:	1068g
Height:	209mm
Width:	260mm
Spine width:	22mm

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