e20. Josh Ayers - Cattle, Hogs, and Poultry in Southern Ohio

In this episode, a new section called The Overgrazing Section is also added where Cal takes a deep dive into one of the practices of the guests.Listen to learn more![02:50] - The start of Joshua’s business[07:23] - What led him to South Poll cattle[09:46] - The climate in Southern Ohio[11:49] - Stockpiling fescue[12:57] - Angus cow and Cal[14:09] - Trouble with electric fences[15:31] - What fencing does Josh have[17:06] - Joshua’s perimeter for electric fencing[18:52] - How he does watering[20:03] - The grazing land for cattle[21:00] - Siphoning water line [22:39] - Other livestock Joshua has[23:03] - About the business of hogs[25:20] - His pasture poultry business[25:35] - Chicken tractor he uses[26:00] - How did it go with the chicken this year[26:24] - How he does marketing[27:28] - The Overgrazing Section- about his solar fence charger[29:27] - Moving with paddock moves[33:36] - His favorite grazing grass related book[35:00] - Advice for beginning grass farmerShow notes available at https://grazinggrass.com/episodes/20 Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture Grassroots CarbonGrazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey