The key to regenerative management is movement. Just as in nature, herds of ruminants graze and move on, so too here at the ranch. Electric fence helps us subdivide our paddocks. Subdivision size, time to remain in each…highly variable. Its pasture dependent. How much regrowth? How much species diversity? Which species? What do we want grazed down hard? What demands a lighter touch? How much recovery time does this patch need? Do we want this paddock to reseed? Do we want to delay seed-set in exchange for more vegetative growth? Grazer numbers…weather conditions… Grazing is an art and a science.
We’re not going to pretend we have it figured out. Every paddock responds differently…every time. But we’re improving. And we’re really on to something. Between grazing disturbance, periodic seeding (broadcast), and varying early winter feed locations, the health and endurance of the pastures is much improved.
Learning management-intensive grazing is challenging, fun, and immensely rewarding. Do some research. Give it a try!
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