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"Nice webinar today Brett. I've been planting Black and Honey Locust this spring &…"

CJ Sloane replied Jun 4, 2014 to Creating Silvopastures with Black Locust

20 Mar 2, 2017
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"I think the palatability/digestibility  of the stems may depend on the species and a…"

CJ Sloane replied May 28, 2014 to Browse block/ Tree ID

6 Jun 1, 2014
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"No, the first pic is of a leaf, and the second pic is of the whole tree. Definitely…"

CJ Sloane replied May 23, 2014 to Browse block/ Tree ID

6 Jun 1, 2014
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"I remember you telling the story about the cattle dying from wilted cherry at a conf…"

CJ Sloane replied May 23, 2014 to Browse block/ Tree ID

6 Jun 1, 2014
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"I've had a similar response in Vermont. They will not pay to fence animals into a fo…"

CJ Sloane replied May 22, 2014 to Will NRCS adopt a Silvopasture Standard in Massachusetts?

6 May 22, 2014
Reply by CJ Sloane

"Opps. It was Honey locust I directed sowed. "

CJ Sloane replied Sep 4, 2012 to Forage/Fodder from trees

15 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Thomas Wilson

"Darren, I  planted most of the trees you're considering this spring. I planted mulbe…"

CJ Sloane replied Sep 4, 2012 to Forage/Fodder from trees

15 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Thomas Wilson

"I did direct sow and transplanted sprouted seeds this spring. I got a 90% germinatio…"

CJ Sloane replied Sep 4, 2012 to Forage/Fodder from trees

15 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Thomas Wilson

"I thought they did require stratification? I believe the top branches are thornless…"

CJ Sloane replied Mar 2, 2012 to Forage/Fodder from trees

15 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Thomas Wilson

"I've decided to try a living fence so maybe a thorny mess isn't so terrible? Black l…"

CJ Sloane replied Mar 2, 2012 to Forage/Fodder from trees

15 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Thomas Wilson

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overwintering sheep in the woods

Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5. 1 Reply

Is there a reasonable way to manage grazing in the woods during winter or using it as an overwintering site in place of a barn (there is no current barn)? The woods are shruby with multiflora rose,…Continue

river locust anyone grazing animals on it

Started by Jonathan Bates Nov 14, 2024. 0 Replies

Wondering what folks experience is with this plant Amorpha fruticosa... Here is a cool video that includes a silvopasture that is utilizing it:…Continue

willow fodder block

Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4, 2024. 5 Replies

Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep?  What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant?  How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue

How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?

Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29, 2024. 0 Replies

I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue

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