Pasture Improvement Trial: Enhancing Results By Analyzing Samples and Observing Cattle Grazing Preferences

Project Overview

FNC03-439
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2003: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $2,665.00
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
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Commodities

  • Agronomic: general hay and forage crops, grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: pasture renovation, grazing - rotational, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: continuous cropping, no-till, nutrient cycling, tissue analysis, conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research
  • Production Systems: permaculture
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
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