Forage or biomass planting involves using compatible herbaceous species for hay, pasture, or biomass production. While cover crops are planted on farmland, this approach is intended for generating forage vegetation on rangelands or pasture to support livestock and does not include establishing planted and harvested food or fiber.
Employing forage/biomass planting can improve the health and nutrition of grazing livestock, while producing feedstock for use to create biofuel or energy production. It can also increase the amount of supply for forage during times of low production. And it can improve soil health by reducing soil erosion and improving water retention quality.
Learn more about the practice of forage/biomass planting.
The following sections highlight some of the most applicable and effective methods for the Sacramento region and provide access to additional sources to learn more.
