What is grazing?

	Grazing resources: Amazing Graze News Ohio Forage Network Cornell University: Forage-Livestock Systems Graze Magazine Northeast Grazing Guide Penn State Forages Purdue University Forage Information Stockman Grass Farmer University of Wisconsin – Extension Forage Resources U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

Grazing is an agricultural practice that suits many of the small farms in the Appalachian region of Ohio.

SFI has focused its efforts on encouraging grazing because of its sustainability for family farms and benefit to the area economics, environment and community.

SFI works with graziers interested in pasture-based livestock such as beef, sheep, hogs, poultry, goats and dairy. For example, our partnership with the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Council and its network of resources provides grass-based dairy farmers a forum to exchange ideas and information. A product of this exchange is the establishment of a seasonal grazing dairy research project at the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed in Coshocton, Ohio. The project goal is to develop a profitable dairy operation to research grazing and water-quality issues.