1997 Annual Report for FW97-019
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1997: $2,043.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $5,300.00
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Vegetation Management on Small Acreages Using Short Duration, Intensive, Rotational Grazing
Summary
This project aims to demonstrate to a growing number of small-acreage owners the use of short-duration, intensive, rotational grazing of irrigated pasture by sheep. This technique can reverse declining productivity of land caused when noxious weeds and less desirable vegetation crowd out good pasture grasses. Teaching small farmers to use this long-term sustainable tool can help them manage their natural resources without resorting to herbicides.