Benefits of Rotational Grazing for Horses

Benefits of Rotational Grazing for Horses

Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag & Small Farms Agent-Walton County As a highly adapted grazing animal, horses encounter challenges when high quality forages are not the foundation of their diet.  Many horses kept in confinement develop behavioral issues such as...
Pasture Management During the Spring Transition

Pasture Management During the Spring Transition

  The calendar and the weather agree, spring has sprung. Earlier today I made two observations which lend further credence to that conclusion. 1) my truck has turned yellow (under a thick coating of pollen) and 2) there was a line, literally out the door, at a...
To Control or Not to Control Winter Weeds?

To Control or Not to Control Winter Weeds?

While it may still be quite warm outside, it’s November.  Summer is gone and with it our opportunity to efficiently manage this year’s crop of summer pasture weeds. That, however, is not the case for winter weeds. Now is the time to begin scouting and...
Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch

Even with hurricane season now in effect, it’s not too late to be prepared for a potentially damaging storm. As with having a plan for you and your family, it’s important to have a plan for your ranch. Being proactive is key to saving and protecting you and your...
Silvopasture 101 Workshop and Farm Tour Recap

Silvopasture 101 Workshop and Farm Tour Recap

  The UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District hosted a well-attended Silvopasture workshop and farm tour, in Chipley on Friday April 26th. What exactly is silvopasture you may wonder? Ian Stone, the multi-county Forestry agent based in Walton County, did a great job...