Kick the Hay Habit, by Jim Gerrish

Kick the Hay Habit – by Jim Gerrish

Kick the Hay Habit by Jim Gerrish is a practical resource for livestock producers who want to reduce their dependence on stored hay and make better use of pasture throughout the year.

Drawing on decades of grazing experience, Gerrish explores how improved grazing management, stockpiled forage, pasture planning, and better winter-feeding strategies can help producers lower feed costs while building a more efficient grazing operation.

Key Topics

Reducing Hay Dependence: Learn strategies for decreasing the amount of harvested and stored forage needed to carry livestock through the year.

Extending the Grazing Season: Explore ways to keep livestock grazing longer instead of automatically turning to hay.

Stockpiled Forage: Understand how pasture can be managed and saved for grazing later in the season.

Winter Grazing Strategies: Practical concepts for managing livestock and forage during periods when grazing can be more challenging.

Lowering Feed Costs: Examines opportunities to reduce expenses associated with harvesting, purchasing, storing, and feeding hay.

Better Grazing Management: Provides ideas for improving pasture utilization through thoughtful grazing and livestock management.

Ideal For

• Beef cattle producers
• Sheep and goat producers
• Grazing managers
• Rotational and managed grazing operations
• Beginning graziers
• Producers looking to reduce winter feed costs
• Farmers interested in extending their grazing season

Specifications

Title: Kick the Hay Habit
Author: Jim Gerrish
Subject: Grazing Management & Livestock Production
Format: Book

Use Summary

Kick the Hay Habit is a valuable resource for producers interested in moving toward a more grazing-focused livestock system. Jim Gerrish provides practical ideas for extending the grazing season, utilizing stockpiled forage, improving pasture management, and reducing reliance on costly stored hay.