Rotational Grazing of Sheep to Control Weeds in Christmas Trees

Project Overview

FNE96-126
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,325.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1996
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $32,750.00
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Paulie Drexler

Commodities

  • Additional Plants: trees
  • Animals: sheep

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing management, grazing - rotational

    Proposal summary:

    Paulie Drexler, will attempt to use a small flock of sheep, in a rotational grazing system, to control weeds in her 600-tree Christmas tree plantation. Her goal is to reduce fuel and herbicide inputs in the tree operation.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.