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Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence

Author : Bill Murphy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence written by Bill Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pasture has been a wasted resource. "Planned, controlled grazing management defined by Andre Voisin has proved to be a low-cost, highly productive way to make pastures a valuable asset. The method relies on livestock to manage weeds & soil fertility, minimizes need to buy feed, manure-storage facilities & haying equipment, & reduces soil erosion. Everyone raising livestock should carefully consider this important book that blends fundamentals of pasture science with practical information in an interesting & easy-to-read style." Ken McNamara, The New Farm. "More than just a technical how-to guide, GREENER PASTURES is a philosophical look at the way we farm. Murphy gently invites us to climb out of our tractor seats, walk with the cows, & really look at our pastures -- to the benefit of our animals, our land, & ourselves. This is not flaky back-to-nature stuff, but a common sense system which improves the quality & quantity of forage produced while enhancing the quality of life for both animals & farmers. All livestock producers owe it to themselves & their farms to read this book." John & Lorraine Merrill, New England Farmer. Order from: Arriba Publishing, 213A Middle Road, Colchester, VT 05446. $19.95 plus $1.50 shipping. (802) 878-2347.

Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence

Author : Bill Murphy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence written by Bill Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence

Author : Bill Murphy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Greener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence written by Bill Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In conventional grazing systems not enough attention is paid to the need of the plants so as to keep them in an optimum condition. Key parts of the Voisin system concern the periods between grazings and the length of time that livestock is kept, in a paddock

Horse Pasture Management

Author : Paul H. Sharpe
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128129204
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Horse Pasture Management written by Paul H. Sharpe and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-09 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs

In the Land of the Wild Onion

Author : Charles Fish
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 9781584655503
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book In the Land of the Wild Onion written by Charles Fish and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2006 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical and insightful journey of discovery down Vermont's Winooski River

The Art and Science of Grazing

Author : Sarah Flack
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603586113
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Art and Science of Grazing written by Sarah Flack and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grazing management might seem simple: just put livestock in a pasture and let them eat their fill. However, as Sarah Flack explains in The Art and Science of Grazing, the pasture/livestock relationship is incredibly complex. If a farmer doesn't pay close attention to how the animals are grazing, the resulting poorly managed grazing system can be harmful to the health of the livestock, pasture plants, and soils. Well-managed pastures can instead create healthier animals, a diverse and resilient pasture ecosystem, and other benefits. Flack delves deeply below the surface of "let the cows eat grass," demonstrating that grazing management is a sophisticated science that requires mastery of plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, and ecology. She also shows readers that applying grazing management science on a working farm is an art form that calls on grass farmers to be careful observers, excellent planners and record-keepers, skillful interpreters of their observations, and creative troubleshooters. The Art and Science of Grazing will allow farmers to gain a solid understanding of the key principles of grazing management so they can both design and manage successful grazing systems. The book's unique approach presents information first from the perspective of pasture plants, and then from the livestock perspective--helping farmers understand both plant and animal needs before setting up a grazing system. This book is an essential guide for ruminant farmers who want to be able to create grazing systems that meet the needs of their livestock, pasture plants, soils, and the larger ecosystem. The book discusses all the practical details that are critical for sustained success: how to set up a new system or improve existing systems; acreage calculations; paddock layout; fence and drinking water access; lanes and other grazing infrastructure; managing livestock movement and flow; soil fertility; seeding and reseeding pastures; and more. The author includes descriptions of real grazing systems working well on dairy, beef, goat, and sheep farms in different regions of North America. The book covers pasture requirements specific to organic farming, but will be of use to both organic and non-organic farms.

Changing the Way America Farms

Author : Neva Hassanein
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803273214
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book Changing the Way America Farms written by Neva Hassanein and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hassanein focuses on two organizations: the Ocooch Grazers Network, a group of dairy farmers who practice intensive rotational grazing, and the Wisconsin Women's Sustainable Farming Network. The different lived experiences of particular members in each group shaped the ways local knowledge was generated and exchanged."--BOOK JACKET.

All Flesh is Grass

Author : Gene Logsdon
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804010684
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book All Flesh is Grass written by Gene Logsdon and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation In All Flesh Is Grass: The Pleasures and Promises of Pasture Farming, Gene Logsdon explains that well-managed pastures are nutritious and palatable - virtual salads for livestock. Leafy pastures also hold the soil, increase biodiversity, and create lovely landscapes. Grass farming may be the solution for a stressed agricultural system based on an industrial model and propped up by federal subsidies. The pasture farming that Gene Logsdon practices can also produce grains, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and salad greens for human consumption. The book explains historically effective practices and new techniques that have blossomed in recent years for the care and sustenance of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry on pasture. Logsdon's warm profiles of successful grass farmers offer inspiration and ideas. His narrative is enriched by his experience as a "contrary farmer" on his own artisan-scale farm. The culmination of a lifetime's experience, this book is vital for owners of small acreages, home food producers, horse enthusiasts, and sustainable commercial farmers.

Making Your Small Farm Profitable

Author : Ron Macher
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603425357
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Making Your Small Farm Profitable written by Ron Macher and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your farm into a cash cow! Ron Macher offers a host of simple strategies for increasing your farm earnings, from purchasing durable equipment to growing economically viable crops. A seasoned expert in farm efficiency, Macher shows you how to locate a lucrative niche market for your products, optimize sales, and minimize costs. Whether you’re buying a new farm or jump-starting an old one, Macher’s savvy tips will help you turn your enterprise into a profitable business.

Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones

Author : Charles A. Francis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471622277
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones written by Charles A. Francis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely work reviews the best current thinking on practicing sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing U.S. agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology: Fundamentals, Advances, and Practices for a Greener Future

Author : Anjali Priyadarshini
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351167421
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology: Fundamentals, Advances, and Practices for a Greener Future written by Anjali Priyadarshini and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology: Fundamentals, Advances, and Practices for a Greener Future, looks at the application of a variety of technologies, both fundamental and advanced, that are being used for crop improvement, metabolic engineering, and the development of transgenic plants. The science of agriculture is among the oldest and most intensely studied by mankind. Human intervention has led to manipulation of plant gene structure for the use of plants for the production of bioenergy, food, textiles, among other industrial uses. A sound knowledge of enzymology as well as the various biosynthetic pathways is required to further utilize microbes as sources to provide the desired products for industrial utility. This volume provides an overview of all these aspects along with an updated review of the major plant biotechnology procedures and techniques, their impact on novel agricultural development, and crop plant improvement. Also discussed are the use of "white biotechnology" and "metabolic engineering" as prerequisites for a sustainable development. The importance of patenting of plant products, world food safety, and the role of several imminent organizations is also discussed. The volume provides an holistic view that makes it a valuable source of information for researchers of agriculture and biotechnology as well as agricultural engineers, environmental biologists, environmental engineers, and environmentalists. Short exercises at the end of the chapters help to make the book suitable for course work in agriculture biotechnology, genetics, biology, biotechnology, and plant science.

The Weekend Homesteader

Author : Anna Hess
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620879522
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Weekend Homesteader written by Anna Hess and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Weekend Homesteader is organized by month—so whether it’s January or June you’ll find exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise. You'll learn about backyard chicken care, how to choose the best mushroom and berry species, and why and how to plant a no-till garden that heals the soil while providing nutritious food. Permaculture techniques will turn your homestead into a vibrant ecosystem and attract native pollinators while converting our society's waste into high-quality compost and mulch. Meanwhile, enjoy the fruits of your labor right away as you learn the basics of cooking and eating seasonally, then preserve homegrown produce for later by drying, canning, freezing, or simply filling your kitchen cabinets with storage vegetables. As you become more self-sufficient, you'll save seeds, prepare for power outages, and tear yourself away from a full-time job, while building a supportive and like-minded community. You won't be completely eliminating your reliance on the grocery store, but you will be plucking low-hanging (and delicious!) fruits out of your own garden by the time all forty-eight projects are complete.

The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603426973
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy a weekend breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, and honey from your own chickens, pigs, and bees, or a holiday meal with your own heritage-breed turkey as the main attraction. Gail Damerow covers everything you need to successfully raise your own farm animals, from selecting the right breeds to producing delicious fresh milk, cheese, honey, eggs, and meat. Even with just a small plot of land, you can become more self-sufficient, save money, and enjoy healthy, delicious animal products. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.

National Range and Pasture Handbook

Author : United States. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book National Range and Pasture Handbook written by United States. Natural Resources Conservation Service and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education in the Field

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309045789
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education in the Field written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest is growing in sustainable agriculture, which involves the use of productive and profitable farming practices that take advantage of natural biological processes to conserve resources, reduce inputs, protect the environment, and enhance public health. Continuing research is helping to demonstrate the ways that many factorsâ€"economics, biology, policy, and traditionâ€"interact in sustainable agriculture systems. This book contains the proceedings of a workshop on the findings of a broad range of research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The areas of study, such as integrated pest management, alternative cropping and tillage systems, and comparisons with more conventional approaches, are essential to developing and adopting profitable and sustainable farming systems.

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 3rd Edition

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603426965
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 3rd Edition written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gail Damerow shows you how to choose the right breeds for your needs, build efficient chicken coops, provide necessary medical attention for your animals, and much more. Whether you’re raising broilers for meat or preparing your chickens to win a blue ribbon at the next county fair, Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens will help you achieve your poultry-raising goals.

The Organic Farming Manual

Author : Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603422501
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Organic Farming Manual written by Ann Larkin Hansen and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-02-24 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing expert tips on tending the land, caring for animals, and necessary equipment, Ann Larkin Hansen also covers the intricate process of acquiring organic certification and other business considerations important to a profitable operation. Discover the rewarding satisfaction of running a successful and sustainable organic farm.