Let’s meet some ranchers who are known for their environmental stewardship and focus on rotational grazing

Little Timber Farms, located in Minnesota, has transitioned over the years, from dairy and crop production to cow-calf and heifer development operations. Fourth-generation farmer Rachel Gray recognized that the nutritious grass would be beneficial for her heifers through rotational grazing.

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