Fencing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Livestock Fencing
About this episode
This episode discusses essential livestock fencing systems for beginning farmers with expert insights from Matt Cadman.
If you're starting a livestock operation, your fencing system can make or break your farm. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Cadman of Shady Grove Ranch —an experienced farmer and engineer—to talk through the essentials of livestock fence systems for beginning farmers. We cover: How to choose the right fence for your animals Pros and cons of electric fencing, woven wire, and temporary setups Mistakes new farmers make (and how to avoid them) How to design a livestock fence that fits your land and budget Building for durability, flexibility, and multi-species grazing Whether you're raising chickens, pigs, sheep, or cattle, good fencing is critical to your success. This episode will help you save money, reduce stress, and build a better system from day one. Resources & Links: More episodes and farming guides: https://farmmarketingsolutions.com Learn more about Matt's farm: https://shadygroveranch.net Support for pastured poultry farmers: https://apppa.org
People in this episode
Host: John Suscovich
Guest: Matt Cadman
Topics covered
- livestock fencing
- beginner farming
- electric fencing
- multi-species grazing
- fence design
Keywords
- livestock
- fencing
- farming
- electric fencing
- temporary setups
- durability
- multi-species grazing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shady Grove Ranch, Farm Marketing Solutions, APPPPA
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