"Hey Ben, we have Lightning Rock Land & Cattle in Walterboro SC. We’ve converted a neglected loblolly timber tract to silvopasture for cattle. Prescribed fire has been a key tool for us in clearing out the understory enough to even let the…"
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Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Corrine Wright Mar 1. 3 Replies 1 Like
I recently purchased 500 acres in the southwest corner of North Carolina. The property contains around 30 acres of developed pastures. There are another 100 acres of forest that was selectively…Continue
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Corrine Wright replied to Ben Hirsh's discussion Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?Corrine Wright replied to Ben Hirsh's discussion Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?"Hey Ben, we’re in SC and are doing silvopasture with cattle. It won’t let me add a picture but you can check us out on Facebook/ Instagram at Lightning Rock Land & Cattle. We’d love to have you and share your experience getting…"
Emilie Tweardy replied to Ben Hirsh's discussion Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?"You could fill out the Agroforestry Assistance Form on Appalachian Sustainable Development's webpage. That might help you get started?
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I recently purchased 500 acres in the southwest corner of North Carolina. The property contains around 30 acres of developed pastures. There are another 100 acres of forest that was selectively logged several years ago. The balance is mostly small Meadows set amid thick forest some photos may be seen at www.highgrove.comI am interested in moving around 150 acres towards an agroforestry/Silvopasture setting for ruminants . I see many resources in the…See More
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Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?
Started by Ben Hirsh. Last reply by Corrine Wright Mar 1. 3 Replies 1 Like
I recently purchased 500 acres in the southwest corner of North Carolina. The property contains around 30 acres of developed pastures. There are another 100 acres of forest that was selectively…Continue
Agroforester Job Opening
Started by Katie Commender. Last reply by Dylan Heagy Jan 31. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Appalachian Sustainable Development is searching for a part-time, regionally remote Agroforester to join our team! This new position will be responsible for providing technical and financial…Continue
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Recap: Trees for shade, fodder, and carbon webinar (Virginia Tech, WMLand Solutions, and Working Trees)
Started by John Foye Sep 8, 2022. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hi all -- glad to be a part of the group! At Working Trees we get producers paid for the carbon stored in silvopasture…Continue
Considerations for Establishing Silvopastures on Wooded Sites now online!
Started by Kate MacFarland May 13, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Agroforestry Note #50: Considerations for Establishing Silvopastures on Wooded Sites is now online at the…Continue
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