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



