🌾Different grazing methods have been experimented with on Just a Few Acres Farm.
🐄From open field grazing to cut Wilt grazing and strip grazing, several methods have been tested.
🌱Mob grazing is the current preferred method for maximizing grazing efficiency.
🚜Cut Wilt grazing resulted in grass stalls and compaction issues.
🌳Fields are set up to create two to three hundred feet wide strips for mob grazing.
What is mob grazing?
—Mob grazing is a method in which cattle are tightly packed into a small area and moved multiple times per day.
Which grazing method proved to be the most efficient?
—Mob grazing has proven to be the most efficient method for maximizing grazing potential.
What were the drawbacks of cut Wilt grazing?
—Cut Wilt grazing resulted in grass stalls and compaction issues in the fields.
How are fields set up for mob grazing?
—Fields are divided into two to three hundred feet wide strips for efficient mob grazing.
How does mob grazing contribute to soil fertility?
—Mob grazing enhances soil fertility through the natural fertilization process of grazing and composting.
00:23Introduction to grazing methods and the history of experimentation on Just a Few Acres Farm.
02:30Overview of different grazing methods tried, including open field grazing, cut Wilt grazing, strip grazing, and mob grazing.
05:40Pros and cons of each grazing method and why mob grazing is the preferred method for maximizing grazing efficiency.
09:20Discussion on the setup and logistics of mob grazing, including field division and stocking density.
11:30Examination of the drawbacks of cut Wilt grazing, such as grass stalls and compaction issues.
