Practice controlled agriculture burning. Burning of irrigation ditches and pastures should be done with caution. Fertilize according to soil test recommendations. Drag or harrow to spread nutrient-rich livestock manure. Reseed, if necessary, following recommendation from the Natural Resources Conservation Service or CSU Cooperative Extension.
Many landowners find it too expensive to own their own farm equipment.
Ask your neighbors if they know any custom farmers or ranchers in the area who can handle the farming practices necessary to improve your pasture. In Colorado, livestock are usually allowed to graze perennial forage during the summer or fall growing seasons. Spring grazing may also be available if the forage has regrown enough. Forage is what you animals consume by grazing or what can be harvested for feed. Feed is the hay or grain feed to livestock as a supplement, or when adequate forage is not available.