Chewing the Cud #31: Starting with Cattle

This episode is a throwback. Skipping the topic for the week and straight into open discussion. Some absolutely fire questions!!! It was good to get back on the horse after a few weeks off. Stay tuned. More episodes on the way!

In this episode we breakdown grass genetics. Not all cattle are created equal. There are some breeds and physiological characteristics that make the difference between success and failure in a grassfed operation. Strap in, because this episode is a good one!

In this episode we dive into a detailed breakdown of how to manage your farm/ranch through a drought. Should you buy hay? How do I destock, properly? How to monitor for impending drought? All of these questions get covered and many more.  To join the livestream check out https://instagram.com/onthegrazeWe stream a new episode every Sunday night!

In this episode we take a deep dive into how we manage the sheep flock here at Green Pastures Farm. We cover everything from a history of how Greg Judy started his flock to our culling methods and how to develop a truly low maintenance animal.

In this episode we discuss methods of controlling brush encroachment on your farm.

In this episode we discuss how to calve while moving the cattle twice a day. 

In this episode get to know the newest addition to the Green Pastures Farm crew. Yes that's right, Conner is finally here!

In this episode we discuss "things to consider" if you want to start running cattle on your farm.

In this episode we discuss how to decide what enterprise or enterprises to incorporate on your farm.

In this episode we discuss the importance of land and ecological literacy in agriculture.