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

March 18, 2025 11:03 AM •

RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

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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