Pasture is at the heart of organic livestock management. According to the National Organic Rule, all ruminants must have access to pasture ... and, pasture must be managed organically using strategies that improve soil and water while increasing the nutrient value of the pasture. In the dozens of resources below, you have access to an incredible wealth of resources on how to successfully manage livestock on pasture. We list events, magazines, articles and organizations all focused on pasture management. You'll have no trouble finding the resources and insights you need.

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Grass Farming Resources from ATTRA A rich set of resources on nutrient cycling in pastures, matching livestock and forage resources, grazing networks for livestock producers,...
Pastures: Going Organic This publication is an introduction to regulations related to organic pasture and rangeland in the United States. Organically certified land is...
Pasture-Based Farming Resources from the University of Wisconsin's Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems This web page describes the University of Wisconsin's pasture-based research initiatives, and links you to articles and resources on grazing dairy...
The Stockman Grass Farmer The Stockman Grass Farmer is the premiere publication for grass farming in the country. It brings its readers the latest information on high profit...
Western Center for Integrated Resource Management at Colorado State University To improve the sustainability and profitability of forage-based agriculture and natural resource systems through integrated and innovative...
An Online Forage Plant Identification Tutorial Tutorial or forages covering a variety of grasses and legumes.
Annual Organic Growers and Grazing Conference Sponsored by Woodbury County and the Organic Grassfed Beef Coalition. Held in Iowa.
Annual Wisconsin Grazing Conference The Wisconsin Grazing Conference, held annually in February, has presentations on variety of topics that to help farmers become more successful....
Appalachian Grazing Conference The Appalachian Grazing Conference features presentations targeted towards increasing profitability for livestock producers in Kentucky, Maryland,...
Biological Control of Canada Thistle in Pastures Canada thistle is a big headache for livestock producers managing pastures. Animals won’t eat this spiny, tough plant, reducing productivity of...
Books on Pasture and Forage from Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES) These books, from the NRAES onine book store, range from Managing and Marketing for Pasture-Based Livestock Production to Silage for Dairy Farms:...
Dairy: Grass-Based and Seasonal Dairying Grass-based dairies use skilled management and controlled rotational grazing. Managers offer dairy quality forages for the entire grazing season....
Eat Wild web Site Features Products from Grass-Based Farmers Eatwild.com is an online source for natural and nutritious grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork and dairy products. The site has...
Environmental Effects of Conservation Practices on Grazing Lands "Environmental Effects of Conservation Practices on Grazing Lands" is one in a multi-volume set developed by the Water Quality Information Center...
Forage Information System The purpose of this web site is to provide forage information on research and educational programs to those who are involved with the forage...
Graze Online, the Online Version of Graze Magazine Graze is a monthly publication dedicated to promoting the art and science of intensively managed grazing. The staff believes grazing is a big part...
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) was founded to provide high quality technical assistance on privately owned grazing lands on a...
Guide to Starting or Modifying a Poultry Operation This guide, which includes a section on organic poultry production, is for farmers considering starting or modifying poultry operations. It...
Handbook of Forage and Rangeland Insects This is a comprehensive text that examines agricultural pest management from all angles--magnifying practical field strategies for growers,...
Holistic Management International Works with people around the world to heal damaged land and increase the productivity of working lands. Provides consultation, training, workshops,...
Management Intensive Grazing Seminar in Missouri A three-day seminar in the basics of grazing at the University of Missouri Forage Systems Research Center is held each September. Check the web...
Management Intensive Rotational Grazing: An Annotated Bibliography Management Intensive Rotational Grazing represents an increasingly attractive option for dairy farmers looking to cut costs and boost profits. The...
Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Ruminants on Pasture Much of the research on animal nutrition is based on harvested forages, with little accurate information available about meeting nutritional...
Missouri Forage Systems Research Center The Forage Systems Research Center was established in 1965 when the University began leasing land from the Cornett family. The 1,200-acre farm was...
National Conference on Grazing Lands The conference is "a forum for discussing the benefits of grazing. We will exchange technical and management information, identify research needs,...
NRCS U.S. Grazing Lands web site This web page from the Natural Resources Conservation Service has resources and articles on grazing and grazing land in the U.S., including a...
Pasture Grazing and Management Site from University of Vermont This site features articles on: * Species Selection and Establishment * Pasture Management * Nutrient Management * Weed and Pest Management...
Penn State's The Grazing Research and Education Center The Grazing Research and Education Center was established in 1994 to enhance the environmental sustainability and profitability of animal...
Quarterly Newsletter Features Grazing Related Research Grass Clippings is a quarterly newsletter from the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems that features...
SD Grazing Management & Planning Project Through the South Dakota Grazing Management & Planning Project, grassland managers, grassland and livestock organizations, and local, state, and...
Society for Range Management Based in Colorado, the Society envisions a well-trained and highly motivated group of professionals and rangeland users working with productive,...
South Dakota Grassland Coalition The South Dakota Grassland Coalition is a non-profit organization of individuals, private organizations, and local, state and federal entities....
Southeast Wisconsin Grazing Network The Southeast Wisconsin Grazing Network is a coalition of farmers, agricultural consultants, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Natural Resources...
Storey Publishing Guides to Raising Animals Storey's Guide to Raising series offers insight on farm management, livestock farming, and caring for and raising the "outdoor" members of your...
The Future of Managed Grazing Managed grazing keeps dairy and other livestock farmers profitable, promotes good land stewardship, and can save taxpayers money. A new report by...
The Northeast Grazing Guide This web page, from the University of Maine, gives you access to research summaries, Extension resources, and links to other grazing websites.
The Quivira Coalition Annual Conference on Sustainable Ranching Held each January in New Mexico, this conference brings together ranchers and environmentalists for workshops on sustainable ranching and land...
The Quivira Coalition: Promoting Sustainable Ranching in the West The mission of The Quivira Coalition, located in New Mexico, is to foster ecological, economic and social health on western landscapes through...
University of Wisconsin Pasture Management and Grazing Site Dozens of fact sheets and resources on fencing systems, pasture management, animal health, overwintering, stockpiling and forages.
Wisconsin Grazing Networks: a Status Report Grazing networks have played an important role in the adoption of grass farming in Wisconsin. A grazing network is a group of people, usually...