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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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How to measure average amount of sun light hitting silvopasture floor?

Started by Joanne Vaughn. Last reply by Tom Ward Feb 25. 5 Replies

What is a good simple way to estimate the average amount of sunlight hitting the pasture part of the silvopasture over an area of say 10 acres? The goal is to determine if further thinning may be…Continue

Hi! Newbie here...

Started by Lolly Winne Clough Jun 18, 2025. 0 Replies

Hello everyone! I'm Lolly and I'm new here. 👋 I was just wondering if there's an organization in Chenango County that will assess your land and assist with a silvopasture plan? I have about 4 acres…Continue

Silvopasture article in Modern Farmer

Started by Brett Chedzoy May 27, 2025. 0 Replies

Nice overview of silvopasturinghttps://modernfarmer.com/2025/05/silvopasture/Continue

overwintering sheep in the woods

Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5, 2025. 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

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