Cattle and crops. That’s what a lot of us make our living on and know best. But what if adding one more species to your operation could not only improve your soil health and forages but also offer another revenue source throughout the year? Kevin Lynch shares the pros and cons of multispecies grazing as well as what beginners need to consider in Season 7, Episode 16 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast.

Kevin Lynch currently works in the Research Service Department at the Noble Research Institute where he is involved in forage and soil sampling and monitoring. He has worked with Noble for 17 years but has been passionate about small ruminants and grazing for over 40 years. What started as a 4-h project turned into a career of caring for land, soil, large and small livestock as well as exotic animals.

2:25 Kevin’s Background

06:15 What is multispecies grazing

9:01 Management Challenges

10:30 Why people graze multiple species at once

13:09 Animal Health and Mineral programs

18:20 Return on Investment

20:10 Is this right for you

24:06 Resources & Different Breeds to Consider

Links:

Noble Research Institute: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/ 

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