October 2013 Blog Posts (1)

Food safety modernization act, gap, & silvopasture

I would like to start a discussion regarding the proposed FSMA regulation from the FDA. I have been told by the Maryland Department of Agriculture that my tree crops will be considered unfit for human consumption if I graze my animals around my trees. The comment period ends in November, I realize most people are not planting fruit, nut, cane, & vine crops in their silvopasture systems, but if you are or think you may in the future these changes will make it impossible for you to sell them… Continue

Added by Keith Ohlinger on October 18, 2013 at 9:16am — 9 Comments

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willow fodder block

Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Erica Frenay May 26. 6 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 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

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