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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.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Use code MPETERSON to get 10% off Baja Gold salt https://bajagoldsaltco.com/?rfsn=7626437.f718fe
Order from the Kinloch Farms shop!
CONNECT
Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest
39 episodes
Manage episode 398329364 series 3249145
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.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Use code MPETERSON to get 10% off Baja Gold salt https://bajagoldsaltco.com/?rfsn=7626437.f718fe
Order from the Kinloch Farms shop!
CONNECT
Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest
39 episodes
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