Developing Dairy Heifers on Pasture

Project Overview

FNC93-040
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1993: $4,985.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1995
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $10,884.00
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Thomas Wrchota
Cattleana Ranch

Commodities

  • Agronomic: grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: pasture fertility, pasture renovation, range improvement, grazing - rotational, watering systems, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: continuous cropping
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning, budgets/cost and returns, feasibility study, agricultural finance
  • Soil Management: organic matter, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
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