Don't Take Grass for Granted

Don't Take Grass for Granted

Summary

Properly managed grazing systems have positve impacts on range condition, water and soil quality, and wildlife habitat, as well as meat and milk production.

Objective: To develop a managment-intensive grazing system to produce grass-fed beef and enhance wildlife habitat.

To improve carrying capacity on his ranch, the producer is using high-tensile fencing, a gravity-fed water distribution system, and inter-seeding of legumes and desirable grasses.

Results: The project was extended for one year to complete the water system and to collect data.