Rotational Grazing: Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef

The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have partnered to deliver training and educational resources to Ontario agrologists. With a focus on cover crops, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing, these sessions will support the objectives of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. 

This presentation explores a grazing strategy that combines cover crops and nutrient reduction to enhance both pasture productivity and overall farm sustainability. While soil health is often emphasized in row crop systems, it's equally vital for grazed pastures--boosting forage quality and reducing reliance on fertilizers beyond just nitrogen. Nutrient-dense forage = nutrient-dense beef. By focusing on forage quality, the farm produces healthier, more nutrient-rich beef.

Randy Gamble is a dedicated farmer based in Madison County, Iowa, known for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and livestock management. He and his wife, Julie, have 300 acres of corn and soybeans, 500 acres of hay and 700 acres of pasture. They also raise 100 head of cattle. Randy has practiced no-till since he began farming and has since started using cover crops and other conservation practices. Randy says he wants to leave the land better than he found it for his three children, and many grandchildren.

Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). This event is free to attend. To register you must answer two questions for the purpose of tracking attendance and outreach.  

CEUs: 1.0 Crop Management

Rotational Grazing: Improving Soil Fertility for Nutrient-Dense Beef is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for applicants with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.