FAQ: Targeted grazing, Prescribed Grazing, Why goats & sheep
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What is a FLERD?
A flerd is a combination of a flock of sheep and a herd of goats.
What do goats and sheep eat?
Just about everything.
- Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)
- English Ivy (Hedera sp.)
- Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
- Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)
- Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
- Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia)
- Morning Glory/Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
- Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
- Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
- Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
- Knapweed (Centaurea sp.)
- Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia virgata)
- Dalmation Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica)
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is a management philosophy that seeks to improve soil health. At its core, regenerative agriculture is the process of restoring degraded soils using practices (e.g., adaptive grazing, no-till planting, no or limited use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizer, etc.)
Regenerative agriculture can help:
- Improve soil health: Regenerative agriculture aims to reverse degradation and make soil healthier than it currently is.
- Increase biodiversity: Regenerative agriculture supports biodiversity and increases the diversity of organic residues returned to the soil.
- Improve the water cycle: Healthy soil can store and infiltrate more water, which can help prevent flooding.
- Increase resilience to climate change: Healthy soil can help combat climate change by storing carbon.
- Support biosequestration: Regenerative agriculture can help support biosequestration.
Why is Senate Bill 675 important?
SB675 creates a pipeline within the state of California to provide funding to targeted and prescribed grazing using ruminats. Find a copy of the bill here.
Is it cost effective?
Yes absolutely!
How long does it take?
Depends on size of land, how many ruminants, and the goals for the land (holistic context).