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Tree Fodder Silage Experiment Video and Invitation for Comments
Hey Folks. I wanted to share this video I made of an experiment ensiling tree and shrub species in a five gallon bucket. I was inspired by a Mexican Agave silage project, where they ensiled Agave leaves in five gallon buckets for a nutritious climate fighting solution using livestock and climate appropriate food producing polyculture systems. I foresee a time where it will be more expensive to use a tractor to make round bales, and silage for winter feed. I also foresee a time when more and…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Bates on August 31, 2020 at 1:27pm — 3 Comments
VIDEO: Agroforestry hightlighted at Cornell's NY Soil Health congratulations Steve Gabriel
Short and sweet!
Added by Jonathan Bates on January 16, 2020 at 10:03am — No Comments
Tree And Herb Silvopasture Forage Trial Establishment Round Bale Nursery
Thought I'd share this video I just uploaded about my silvopasture forage estabishment trials in Brooktondale, NY. Enjoy!
Added by Jonathan Bates on December 17, 2019 at 9:47pm — No Comments
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How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
Off-grid low flow rate pumps
Started by Scott O'Bar. Last reply by Scott O'Bar Jun 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone know of some 12v water pumps that can produce a small trickle of water through a very small diameter tube. Interested in putting cattle on my property, but the water situation is difficult.Continue
willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Emily Macdonald May 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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
Forages, Grasses, Legumes
Started by Travis Hermance Mar 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am clearing my woodlots for silvopasture in the Mid-Hudson River Valley in New York State. Can anyone recommend a good mixture of grasses and legumes that are more shade tolerate for my new…Continue
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