Managed Intensive Rotational Grazing for Farms Affected by Urban Growth

Project Overview

LNC00-177
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2000: $13,629.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: grass (misc. perennial), hay
  • Additional Plants: native plants
  • Animals: bovine
  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: grazing - continuous, pasture fertility, pasture renovation, grazing - rotational, feed/forage
  • Crop Production: tissue analysis
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
  • Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, habitat enhancement, indicators
  • Pest Management: competition, field monitoring/scouting, weed ecology
  • Production Systems: integrated crop and livestock systems
  • Soil Management: organic matter, soil analysis, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: urban/rural integration, analysis of personal/family life
    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.