★ PASTURE ★ 
PASTURE 
MANAGEMENT 
Good pastures are the keystone of the dairy business. There 
is no more important problem to a dairyman than proper 
management of his pasture. 
Below is a diagram showing an effective plan, used by 
many successful dairymen. To operate it, have the four 
plots located close to the barn as possible. One lane can 
serve all plots. The gate to any one plot will allow access 
to water, and the cows can be driven to and from the 
pasture with minimum work. 
Two factors are important in making and keeping good 
pastures. Proper fertilization, and the right quality seed 
mixture. It is impossible to here suggest the right answers 
for all sections, because individual soil needs and condi¬ 
tions are so different. Consult your County Agent for 
the right advice on both these points—the right fertilizer, 
and the proper seed combinations for you. 
Alternate your use of the plots. If they get ahead of 
the cows, it is best to mow the grass. During extra-dry 
spells, the cattle may have to leave all the plots for a time 
Mowing each plot two or three times a year will aid in 
weed elimination and help improve the stand of grass 
Dragging with a harrow to spread the droppings will pre¬ 
vent the pollution or 
spotting of the pas¬ 
tures to a large extent. 
Hoffman’s grass 
seeds have made thou¬ 
sands of successful pas¬ 
tures. You can depend 
on them. Good seed is 
of utmost importance 
—never take chances 
on cheap seed. Sow 
Hoffman’s Seeds and 
follow your County 
AgenPs advice. 
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