UVM Blogs

In early May, Dave Kennard at Wellscroft Farm and Fence Systems in Harrisville, NH hosted a fantastic full day workshop covering all aspects of livestock fencing. It was an information filled day with lots of […]

Four separate fact sheets are now available from Sarah Flack’s presentation at our April 1st Grazing Symposium. Simply click on the links below to view them.

Keys to Grazing Success
Designing the Grazing […]

The Extension eOrganic site has some great grazing resources with a wide variety of topics – including general design and layout, fencing and other infrastructure advice, animal behavior, and management tips […]

Improving plant biodiversity in pastures has several benefits. A variety of species in a pasture will give grazing animals a range of plants to eat and provide a buffer against weather and seasonal […]

A: Low Density Pasture = Less Intake

B: High Density Pasture = More Intake

Well-managed pasture can be high quality forage, when the stand is dense, at least 6-8 inches tall, and a mix of […]

One of the key elements of a successful grazing system is having clean and abundant water available at all times. Just how much is needed? A lactating dairy cow consumes up to 25 gallons of water per day, while a […]

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY GRAZING SYMPOSIUM
Monday, April 1st   *   10:00 am – 2:30 pm
American Legion, Vergennes, VT
$20 registration includes a hot lunch and some great door prizes. 

Join the discussion and step up […]

While it may not be a common New Year’s resolution, stepping up your pasture management might be an important one. After all, improved pasture management can lead to lots of other improvements on the […]

Tall fescue is a pasture grass that is relatively easy to identify late in the season – just look for the grass that your animals have refused all season. Typically livestock will avoid tall fescue if given […]

TOP GRAZING MISTAKES

  by Cheryl Cesario, Grazing Outreach Professional 

The Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (NODPA) annual field days recently took place in Brattleboro and while this event is […]