Brenda and Rick Ebersold would agree. They are extremely happy with the results they have seen since finish-ing the project in October 1997. This is extremely important to the Ebersolds since they both work off the farm. Like the Roberts, the Ebersolds rotate their cattle to a fresh paddock every two to three days. They have 34.4 acres in their DSP-3 practice that they divided into 11 paddocks, averaging a little more than three acres per paddock.
Water is available in every paddock through the use of frost-proof and galvanized tanks.
Like the Roberts, they received a great deal of help with the implementation of the practice from their local soil and water conservation district, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and University Extension. Although there is a difference in the number of acres in each of these farms, the DSP-3 Planned Grazing Systems practice is working successfully. Both farms demonstrate a productive practice that fits the needs of the landowners and helps meet the goals they set. For further information concerning the DSP-3 practice, contact your local county soil and water conservation district or USDA Service Center. Check your local telephone directory under the county name or United States Government USDA Service Center.