Week 6! Time is flying. Some key takeaways of concern for the organization right now would definitely be the weather and how well we can grow our fields, not only for hay but also for grazing for cattle. We have to make sure our cattle are gaining weight appropriately while also ensuring the grass is growing enough to cut in time to have the hay we need in the winter. The Farm has done very well with communication and different approaches to these issues. Bottom line is you cannot control the weather and or what is going to happen each week with livestock, but you can plan and prepare for the worst so that when it comes we are ready. The cows have been rotated properly and fed just right and our hay production is going well due to our irrigation systems.
These challenges have made me think outside the box for sure. I mean, you cannot put all of your cattle on the best grass at once and hope to make it last. Through communication with the UGA Vet school and the weather services from the college, we have been able to precisely plan for the worst weather and scorching heat. I have been able to communicate with the school and the rest of the farm guys, and it has made it easier to plan things together and make sure everyone is on the same track. Finally, I have been able to challenge myself to find the best possible outcome due to the circumstances through just listening and communicating with the most experienced farm managers.
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