Multi-species Grazing for Sustainable Farming

Presented by Greg Brann, State Grazing Lands Specialist, USDA NRCS - Tennessee, and Owner-Operator of Big Spring Farm.
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View the webinar to learn about the interaction between livestock, vegetation, and soil, and management needs to extend the grazing season and improve animal performance when managing multi-species grazing systems. The following topics will be discussed: 1) Livestock species and stocking rate as dynamic factors that depend on vegetation species and management; 2) How to get started with fencing and cost-effective methods to retrofit it for multi-species grazing; 3) Livestock management for reduced reliance on dewormers, fertilizer, equipment, and herbicides; 4) Livestock guardians and introducing new species; 5) Forage management for improved soil health and functioning of the soil; and 6) Forage and animal diversity. Additionally, this presentation will cover management and facilities needed for all seasons.
The opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter as a producer and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of USDA.