Pasture and Grazing Management Resources for Small Farms

Forage production is of primary importance to Oregon's livestock enterprises and agriculture economy. Pastures are kept in good condition by controlling weeds, fertilizing and most importantly, managing livestock. Implementing pasture management and grazing principles will increase forage yield and quality, provide a healthier place for livestock and improve farm aesthetics.

Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest

The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum ...

Glenn E. Shewmaker, Mylen Bohle | Jan 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pasture Principles for Smaller Acreages

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines pasture as “land used for livestock grazing that is managed to provide feed value and maintain or improve soil, water, and vegetative resources.” The goal of this publication is to help you become a better pasture manager and to address the most common concerns of Idahoans interested in improving their pasture conditions.

Kenneth Hart, Randall Brooks, James Church | Sep 2023 | Online resource

Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington

Horses, grass, manure, soil and water are all interconnected. How you manage one affects the others. Following these seven steps can make your horse farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. Learn more ...

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, Garry Stephenson, Linda Brewer, Scott Duggan | Sep 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

This publication presents a system for managing horses, pastures, and manure that will make your farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It is intended for horse farms from 1 to 10 acres in the high dry regions of eastern and central Oregon.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Ellen Hammond, Cory Parsons, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery | Nov 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Rotational Grazing

Rotational grazing is periodically moving livestock to fresh paddocks, to allow pastures to regrow. Rotational grazing requires skillful decisions and close monitoring of their consequences. Modern electric fencing and innovative water-delivery devices are important tools. Feed costs decline and animal health improves when animals harvest their own feed in a well-managed rotational grazing system.

Alice Beetz | Nov 2004 | Online resource

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