He has heard you just passed the Pasture and Grazing Management course at Guelph with flying colours, and seeks your advice. The field was plowed in November 1999 and previously produced a grain crop. It is tile drained, class1, sandy loam soil. Design a management-intensive grazing system for him. The objective of this project is to implement a new system into an existing operation, by keeping costs low and management simplified to encourage adoption.
Nobody wants to implement an expensive system that they know nothing about.
Grazing system, fencing, livestock selection and size, intended product, mixture to be planted, fertilizer requirements and water needs have been considered as important aspects of the new grazing system. It is assumed that there is an existing barn that could be made available to house animals in the winter. Costs have been discussed where possible using prices from the Guelph Co-op and TSC stores. Concerns with replacement rates will be addressed when and if this is determined to be a long-term operation. Ladino White Clover Is chosen for is spreading characteristic that is desirable to fill holes and smother weeds.