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    Tilled Field, New Pasture

    Sorry I didn't say. This is in eastern Virginia. I'll check out those links, thanks.
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    Legumes in the Pasture

    Perusing some threads here recently, I have read some some pretty disparaging remarks regarding legumes in the pasture. I am brand new to this and all my knowledge base is coming from books, not real life experience. I don't understand; much of what I've been reading suggests that legumes in...
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    Tilled Field, New Pasture

    If one were to simply "start over" with a field, till it and sew new seed to create cattle grazing land, is there a seed mix that combines the appropriate constituents (legumes and grasses) in the appropriate proportion, so only need plant everything all at once? A secondary question might be...
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    Lowline, Dexter, Galloway?

    I should have said that I am not at all opposed to larger breeds. I am just aware that there are a lot of limitations for the amount of initial pasture I am discussing. I have heard that some of these smaller breeds are more efficient converters which is my primary attraction. If you think...
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    Lowline, Dexter, Galloway?

    I am moving to Virginia soon where I hope to have a very small acreage farm. I'm looking at 12-15 acres with at least ten acres in pasture. I want to raise beef cattle and while I am willing to try and want to try direct marketing, should that prove unsuccessful, I want a breed that I can...
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