Planting Native Prairies Makes for Grazing Pastures that Support Both Cows and Pollinators

FNC23-1376 (project overview)
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2023: $8,730.00
Projected End Date: 01/31/2025
Grant Recipient: Gwenyn Hill Farm
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Brian Randall
Email
Gwenyn Hill Farm
Co-Coordinators:
Josh Mechaelsen
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Gwenyn Hill Farm
Description:
Blog post describing prairie grazing project, initial results, and perspective of both participating farmer and researcher on efficacy of grazing prairie for animal performance and pollinator value.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
URL:
https://www.xerces.org/blog/planting-native-prairies-makes-for-grazing-pastures-that-support-both-cows-and-pollinators#:~:text=The%20new%20planted%20prairie%20pasture,surrounding%20200%20acres%20of%20pasture.
Ordering info:
Micah Kloppenburg
micah.kloppenburg@xerces.org
This product is associated with the project "Grazing Planted Prairie in WI: Pollinator and Pasture Value"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.