Ecosystem Services & Pastured Meat Markets

Introducing a grazing period on cropland is the fastest way to restore biodiversity in plants and soils, to control herbicide-resistant weeds, and to restore wildlife habitat in agricultural lands.

It’s not for every farmer, but for those looking to introduce livestock onto croplands, this novel strategy has been de-risked by the On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) in Canada. Administered as the Prairie Watersheds Climate Program in parts of western Canada, local authorities review applications and reimburse costs to create grazing plans, install …