Homesteaders of America

E30: All Things Pasture Health: Improving Soil, New Growth, Rotational Grazing | Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farm

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Mike’s journey into farming and conservation may not be what you expect, but he is a wealth of wisdom on this complex yet important topic of pasture management.  While Mike manages a thousand-acre cattle farm, he breaks down the principles of pasture health to apply to the everyday homesteader.  We talk about first identifying where the health of your pastures stands, how to take steps toward improvement, managing multiple species on the same acreage, and more.  For anyone looking to cultivate thriving pastures on your homestead, you will find this conversation with Mike so valuable!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Mike’s unique journey into farming

  • How Kinloch Farms emphasizes conservation in their beef cattle operation

  • First steps to take if you want to improve your soil health

  • How to initiate new growth in your pasture

  • What rotational grazing can look like on a small scale homestead

  • Considerations for rotational grazing with multiple species

  • Navigating mineral supplementation options for your ruminants

    • View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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