Use of “Alternative Forages” on Certified Organic Dairy Farms in the Northeast

Content Source: University of Vermont Extension

Resource Explained

This factsheet, produced by University of Vermont Extension, guides certified organic dairy farmers in the Northeast on using alternative annual forage crops — including warm-season grasses such as sudangrass, sorghum, millet, and teff, as well as brassicas and small grains — to maintain feed quality and quantity throughout the growing season.

Region

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

Topic

Livestock Feeding

Category

Grain and Field Crops, Hay and Pasture, Livestock, Dairy

Year Published

2016

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