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Well-managed grazing systems: A forgotten hero of conservation.

Authors :
Franzluebbers, Alan J.
Paine, Laura K.
Winsten, Jonathan R.
Krome, Margaret
Sanderson, Matt A.
Ogles, Kevin
Thompson, Dennis
Source :
Journal of Soil & Water Conservation. Jul/Aug2012, Vol. 67 Issue 4, p100A-104A. 5p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the benefits and barriers of well-managed grazing-based farming system and promotes adoption of this conservation tool in the eastern U.S. It informs that this system provides society-wide environment services, productivity and profit to individual producers. It proposes the local, state and federal programs to support grazing system and encourages development of policy options for adoption of pasture-based livestock production as one of several agroecological approaches.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224561
Volume :
67
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Soil & Water Conservation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78097277
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.67.4.100A