Forages
Small farming enterprises have been gaining popularity as rural sprawl fosters interest in enhancing small land tract profitability. Various forage and livestock systems fit well with many small farm operations and help the small land owner maintain greenbelt exemption. Small farming systems offer a variety of profitable enterprises including cattle, equine, and small livestock (goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and exotic small livestock) enterprises, specialty hay, sod production, silvopasture, wildlife enhancement, and an integration of these practices. Forages, whether grazed, hayed, or ensiled, supply the major source of nutrition and are a critical component of many small farm enterprises. More...
UF/IFAS Publications
- Fall Forage Update: 2004
- Florida Forage Handbook: Table of Contents
- Forage Production in the Southern Coastal Plain Region
- New Plants for Florida: Forage
- New Plants for Florida: Grain
- Nitrogen Fixation and Inoculation of Forage Legumes
- Summer Forage Legume Guide
- Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland: 2004
- Winter Forage Legume Guide
State & Federal Agencies
- Alternative Agronomic Crops--ATTRA
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration--USDA
- National Agricultural Statistics Service--USDA
- Natural Resource Conservation Service--USDA
Other University Sites
- Agronomy Department--Florida A&M University
- AgCenter Forage Page--Louisiana State University
- Agronomic Links Around the Globe--Purdue University
- Agronomy & Soils--Auburn University
- Forage Information System--Oregon State University
- Forage Links--Purdue University
- Grain Crops--Auburn University
- Southern Pasture & Forage Crop Improvement Conference--Oklahoma State University
- Web Links with National U.S. Focus--Purdue University
Organization & Associations
- American Forage and Grassland Council
- American Society of Agronomy
- International Grassland Congress
- Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Related Links
UF/IFAS Sites
- UF/IFAS Departments
- Agronomy Department
- Soil & Water Science Department
- Bradford County Extension
- Financial Planning for Hay Production
- Central Florida Extension
- Insect Control in Pastures
- Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Sciences
- North Florida REC
- Forage Budgets
- Livestock-Forage Program
- Range Cattle REC, Ona
- Custom Tractor Work Directory
- Fertilizer & Chemicals Directory
- Forage Alternatives for Florida Cattle
- Grass Planting Materials & Service Directory
- Hay For Sale Directory
- Plant Nutrient Sources & Spreader Services
- Seed Dealers
- South Florida Beef-Forage Program
