Explore the archive of livestock resources to support informed decision-making and sustainable farm management. This collection of webinar recordings, videos, and practical tools covers carcass performance, climate adaptation, farm economics, nutrient management, soil health, pasture assessment, grazing management, and livestock nutrition and health. Browse the topics below to find research-based information and practical strategies to strengthen your livestock operation from our previous workshops and programs.
Pt. 1 Animal physiology’s role in carcass performance
Pt 2. Forage composition for optimal carcass performance
Pt 3. Nutritional impacts on carcass performance and meat quality
Pt. 1 Managing a Pasture Based System in Today’s Climate
Pt. 2 Pasture Adaption Techniques for a Changing Climate – Extending the Grazing Season and Forage Needs
Pt. 3 Pasture Adaption Techniques for a Changing Climate – Winter and bale grazing
Economic fundamentals of pasture based livestock systems
Helpful Handouts from American Farmland Trust
Practical approaches to positively impact economics of pasture based livestock systems
Pt. 1 Principles of Nutrient Management
Pt. 2 Integration of Pasture Management and Nutrient Management
Pt. 3 Nutrient Management Decision Making Based on Soil Testing
Pt. 1 Assessing Soil Health:
Pt. 2 The Value of Soil Health: Soil, Plant and Animal Interactions
Pt. 3 Creating Meaningful Soil Health Change: What can I do to make positive changes to my soil health?
Cornell Soil Trailer Tour with Fay Benson:
UConn Extension’s Northeast SARE Project spent a day out in the field at Scantic Valley Farm in Somers learning about soil health and pasture management for beef cattle:
USDA Web Soil Survey: Area Soil Information
Pt. 1 Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production
Other Helpful Videos
Pasture Condition Scoring Video
Pt. 1 Introduction to the development of a grazing plan
Pt. 2 Grazing plan calculations
Pt. 3 Mapping out your grazing plan
Pt. 4 Refining Your Grazing Plan
Pt. 5 Grazing Systems
Pt. 6 Silvopasture
Grazing Management Resources
