While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as "weeds").
Grazing Management by Species: Swine
Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food.
Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter
There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.
Virginia Wild Rye
Virginia wild rye (Elymus virginicus) presents a somewhat variable appearance. To identify it quickly, look for a bunchgrass that resembles wheat or rye.
Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys
Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.
Grazing Management by Species: Cattle
Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem.
Canada Wild Rye
Also known as "nodding wild rye," Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis) is an attractive and distinctive species.
Optimizing Your Land Use
Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?
The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return
The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?
A Beginner’s Guide to Peat Humus
Peat humus seems to be one of those "magical" soil amendments that can fix whatever ails your garden (assuming you can find any to purchase). But is this perception accurate? Let's find out.
Homestead on the Range 