Implement Rotational Grazing with Electric Fencing
At 3:34 in
Farmer speaks out about animals healing the land, soil, water and air!
What happens here
Begin implementing rotational grazing by using a single poly-strand electric fence to section off paddocks within a larger pasture. The herd of cattle (approximately 50-plus in the video) is moved into a new, fresh paddock for a limited time, typically a few hours (e.g., five hours for a two-acre paddock). This concentrated grazing allows the cattle to eat only the most vigorous growth of grass and then move on, preventing overgrazing and promoting rapid recovery of the grazed area. The narrator expresses the joy derived from seeing the animals happy and the land thriving through these practices.
Goal: Move cattle to fresh pastures to promote healthy grass growth and soil recovery
Tools and materials
- Cattle Angus — Grazing the pastures and contributing to soil health through manure and hoof impact
- Electric Fence Energizer — Providing the electric charge to the poly-strand fence
- Poly-strand Electric Fence — Creating temporary paddocks for rotational grazing