Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
If you have sufficient room, local ordinances allow it, and you have access to a back-
hoe, you might consider burying your horses on your property.
Environmental responsibility reminders
Divert roof runoff away from horse living areas to minimize waste materials
washing into ditches, streams, and ponds.
Minimize overgrazing and its effects (erosion and weed proliferation) by cre-
ating sacrifice pens that you can use for turnout when pastures need rest.
Cross fence pastures and rotate.
Limit access to creeks and streams to preserve riparian areas and to decrease
amount of waste deposited in or near the water.
Create a windbreak wildlife habitat from downed trees and branches.
Compost manure.
Control weeds.
Fertilize at the optimum rate; don't overfertilize.
