Taking fencing to new heights

Taking fencing to new heights

Articles, Establishing Trees

One of the main non-negotiable expenses on a grass farm is fencing. One way or another, you’ve gotta keep the animals in. There’s a ton of different options, and all have their upsides and downsides. Treated posts are readily available, but can’t be used on...
Seeing the forage on the trees

Seeing the forage on the trees

Establishing Trees, Species Selection

Spring and fall are wonderful times to be a grass farmer. The weather is pleasant, the livestock are fat and happy, and the forages are lush. But of course, summer comes right after spring, and the lean, dry times can wipe away the memory of those beautiful lush...
The Tortoise and the Hare Plant Trees

The Tortoise and the Hare Plant Trees

Establishing Trees

I’m confident you know the tortoise and the hare, whether from Aesop’s Fables or Looney Toons. What you probably don’t know is that in addition to their racing careers, both were accomplished graziers. By that I mean that they both grazed, since grass is...
How to Plant a Tree in Your Pasture

How to Plant a Tree in Your Pasture

Establishing Trees

I’ve spent the last two years puzzling and working away at this question of how to get a tree established in an active pasture, with minimal changes to the way that pasture is managed. For the sake of your livestock, your pastures and your bottom line, I’d like to...
What Can Trees Do For Me

What Can Trees Do For Me

Establishing Trees, Species Selection

As someone who spends a lot of time talking with farmers about planting trees, there’s a certain phrase I’ve heard more than I can count. “Why in the world would someone do that? My granddad spent years clearing the woods so we can farm.” Nice dappled shade cast by...