The answer to this gets a little complicated. Technically if you have one cow on 100 acres, she will overgraze because she keeps re-grazing the fresh tender regrowth, while the other plants get too mature for her taste. However, of course the amount of the land that is being overgrazed is minimal because there are so few head. So if the stocking rate is low enough, while you are technically overgrazing, it isn't having a widespread impact on the land.
It's not harder but it takes a little longer to get it established. As always, the weather can make a big difference in the success or failure of any planting.
Is there anything I can put on one cleared hilly appalachian acre which will serve as a small rotational pasture for dairy goats, sheep and cow? It is down to the soil. Was 30 ft. tall of autumn olive and bittersweet. I also have another 5 acres that was forest mulched over from overgrown bittersweet (asian) and frazier fir. Thesre is wood chips. SO far we put out some spring oats and last fall after done winter rye. Also a little bit red and ladino clover 20%. Can any of these grasses be seeded by hand casting to loose dirt or chips?
I'd be budgeting 2 sheep per acre for quite some time until you have a highly improved pasture. Your statement suggests you're way overstocked if that is really as ma y animals as you have
Good job sir! It makes me feel good to see someone doing it right. You've also created a really nice bobwhite quail habitat
Thank you for watching!
Can you reference a supplier for diverse native seed?
We grow and supply it!
www.hamiltonnativeoutpost.com
What a great recap on all the benefits of nwsg and regenerative ag and its benefits! Nice work! I’ll check the site for some seed.
Wow, really a lot of good info pack in 15 min
If you keep a very minimal amount of cattle, is rotation still required?
The answer to this gets a little complicated. Technically if you have one cow on 100 acres, she will overgraze because she keeps re-grazing the fresh tender regrowth, while the other plants get too mature for her taste. However, of course the amount of the land that is being overgrazed is minimal because there are so few head. So if the stocking rate is low enough, while you are technically overgrazing, it isn't having a widespread impact on the land.
Good info. Thanks
I would like to get involved in native grass is it hard to compared to timthey and fecsue
It's not harder but it takes a little longer to get it established. As always, the weather can make a big difference in the success or failure of any planting.
Great video! What location is this?
Texas County, Missouri
Can this work on California?
Is there anything I can put on one cleared hilly appalachian acre which will serve as a small rotational pasture for dairy goats, sheep and cow? It is down to the soil. Was 30 ft. tall of autumn olive and bittersweet. I also have another 5 acres that was forest mulched over from overgrown bittersweet (asian) and frazier fir. Thesre is wood chips. SO far we put out some spring oats and last fall after done winter rye. Also a little bit red and ladino clover 20%. Can any of these grasses be seeded by hand casting to loose dirt or chips?
I'd be budgeting 2 sheep per acre for quite some time until you have a highly improved pasture. Your statement suggests you're way overstocked if that is really as ma y animals as you have
Thanks
Clever guy.
Restoring native ecosystems and the wildlife that depend on them... THAT is how you save the planet, not by purchasing a stupid electric car.