Livestock Integration Revisited
From Grain on the Brain by Karen Klassen, Scott Beaton
May 6, 2025 · 1h 29m · Season 5 · Episode 1
About this episode
Ward Middleton reflects on his experiences and insights gained from integrating livestock onto his land since 2021.
In 2021, Ward Middleton shared how he began integrating livestock onto his land by working with neighbouring cattle producers—a practice that supports nutrient cycling, builds organic matter, and reduces wind erosion. In this follow-up episode, Ward reflects on what he's learned since then. From fine-tuning grazing partnerships to understanding soil responses over time, we dive into the successes, the challenges, and the insights he's gained along the way.
People in this episode
Guest: Ward Middleton
Topics covered
- livestock integration
- nutrient cycling
- organic matter
- wind erosion
- grazing partnerships
- soil responses
Keywords
- agriculture
- sustainability
- land management
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