Defining Mob Grazing in the Upper Midwestern United States

Authors

Anders M. Gurda, University of Wisconsin
Mark J. Renz, University of Wisconsin
Geoffrey E. Brink, University of Wisconsin

Volume

56

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.56.04.11

Abstract

Mob grazing has emerged as an increasingly used management strategy on pasture-based farms throughout the country; however, the practice lacks clear definition among practitioners. We conducted a survey of livestock and dairy producers using some form of rotational grazing in the upper midwestern United States (N = 155) to gather producer-generated definitions, perceptions of benefits and disadvantages, and implementation strategies for mob grazing. The results describe a practice defined by variability and associated with compelling impacts. Implementation of mob grazing differed among producers, although most used it as a strategic tool and not a rigid management strategy.

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Recommended Citation

Gurda, A. M., Renz, M. J., & Brink, G. E. (2018). Defining Mob Grazing in the Upper Midwestern United States. The Journal of Extension, 56(4), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.56.04.11