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Resources for Farmers

Resources for Designers

Resources for Farmers

Resources for Designers

Grazing Management and Pasture Productivity

Please share information about your farm’s pastures and grazing practices. If a question is not applicable, please enter N/A.

Farm Name *

How many acres of your farm are dedicated to pastures or forage production? *

How much forage do you produce in tonnes per acre? *

Acres harvested? *

Number of pastures? *

How much forage do you generally produce per year? *

Do you have your forage tested for nutrient content? *

What is the overall condition of your farm pastures? *

Densely Vegetated

Densely vegetated, except in minor areas of heavier animal traffic

Over-grazed and some bare and weedy areas

Large areas with little to no vegetation

N/A

Describe erosion, flooding, and/or runoff concerns in pasture areas *

Condition of laneways / animal walkways (if present) *

Fully vegetated or well-developed with stone or gravel

Laneways are bare of vegetation and show evidence of erosion, runoff or ponding

Laneways are visibly eroding or ponding and water flows along them during storm events

N/A

Are animals allowed to congregate in laneways for extended periods? *

Yes

No

How long do animals have access to a single pasture area? *

One day or less and then moved to a new area

3-5 days

More than 1 week

Animals are never moved during season

N/A

How often do you reseed your pastures? *

Annually

1-3 years

More than 3 years

N/A

What seed mix do you use? *

How do you reseed pastures? *

Conventional tillage (plowing, disking, harrowing, etc.)

No-till seeding

Overseeding

N/A

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