Grazing Management and Pasture Productivity

What is the overall condition of your farm pastures *

Densely vegetated

Densely vegetated, except in minor areas of heavier animal traffic

Over-grazed and some bare and weedy areas

Large areas with little to no vegetation

N/A

Condition of laneways / animal walkways (if present) *

Fully vegetated or well-developed with stone or gravel

Laneways are bare of vegetation and show evidence of erosion, runoff or ponding

Laneways are visibly eroding or ponding and water flows along them during storm events

N/A

Are animals allowed to congregate in laneways for extended periods? *

Yes

No

How long do animals have access to a single pasture area *

One day or less and then moved to a new area

3-5 days

More than 1 week

Animals are never moved during season

N/A

How often do you reseed your pastures? *

Annually

1-3 years

More than 3 years

N/A

How do you reseed pastures? *

Conventional tillage (plowing, disking, harrowing, etc.)

No-till seeding

Overseeding

N/A