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Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott O'Bar May 14, 2023. 3 Replies

Hi,I am in Central Virginia and interested in establishing silvopasture in prior cattle/horse fields with no trees or cover.  I am rotationally grazing goats/sheep and horses.  Anyone in mid-Atlantic…Continue

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Scott O'Bar replied to Susan Skalak's discussion Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields
"We're here in the tropics reforesting degraded cattle pasture on steep slopes. The degradation from erosion and the characteristic rainfall-related leaching of soils is somewhat on the extreme end of the spectrum here. Some things we have…"
May 14, 2023
Susan Skalak replied to Susan Skalak's discussion Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields
"Thanks Brett, Just met with NRCS, forestry extension and ag rep this week.  It was helpful to hear what they thought about tree species, although as a group they talked about triple row vs row "cropping".  My husband is really in…"
Apr 27, 2023
Brett Chedzoy replied to Susan Skalak's discussion Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields
"Susan, Here's the thought process that I would go through in selecting both tree species as well as a design for the planting: Do I want extensive shade (lots of trees) or just shade in spots (clumps of trees or maybe rows) What species will…"
Apr 24, 2023
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Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields

Hi,I am in Central Virginia and interested in establishing silvopasture in prior cattle/horse fields with no trees or cover.  I am rotationally grazing goats/sheep and horses.  Anyone in mid-Atlantic doing something similar?What species of trees did you use?Thanks,SusanFree Union, VASee More
Apr 19, 2023
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We are using rotational grazing for sheep, goats and horses on a traditional continuously grazed cattle/horse farm. Want to add shade to the system and increase carbon capture and decrease heat, and help animals deal with hot summers.

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Hi! Newbie here...

Started by Lolly Winne Clough yesterday. 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

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

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