Implement Rotational Grazing with Livestock

What happens here

The foundation of this regenerative approach involves utilizing livestock, specifically cattle, to mimic the historical grazing patterns of large herds like bison. This includes practices like rotational grazing, where cattle are moved frequently between small paddocks. The presenter moves a herd of black cattle through electric fencing and demonstrates the optimal grazing height, ensuring the grass is not grazed shorter than approximately 5 inches. This allows for quicker recovery of the grass. The goal is to move cattle twice a day during the summer to fresh grass. This intensive, short-duration grazing encourages even manure distribution and prevents overgrazing in any single area. This method also ensures the root systems of the grass continue to work and build soil structure even in winter.

Goal: Use cattle to improve soil health by mimicking natural grazing patterns.