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Water, Grass & Livestock

Information about the ecology of streams is seldom seen in farm-oriented publications. Similarly, farming concerns are rarely addressed in ecology-oriented journals. Yet many farmers who manage livestock in riparian areas think deeply about the interactions between water, grass, and animals. They have to – the unique characteristics of a riparian setting require particular attention. And while creek side pastures are traditionally maligned as grazing acreage, their careful management can offer significant benefits in the way of farm cash flow, herd health, and environmental mitigation.