I have to admit to slacking off on my blog updates. Ever since purchasing a 40 acre parcel of land for an additional wood lot and grazing space, I’ve been consumed with the task of clearing, fencing and providing water and electricity to a 3 acre pasture area. Since it is located in the middle of nowhere, solar power and high tensile electric fence are the most affordable choices. To minimize regrowth after clearing, my plan is to get cattle out there as quickly as possible. I’ll lower the stump cuts but leave the root balls to compost.

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