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

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. Journal of Extension, 56(4), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.56.04.11