Managed intensive grazing

Managed intensive grazing is like a big game of "Simon Says" for cows and other farm animals. The farmer tells the animals where to go and when to move to a new spot. They do this to make sure the animals are eating the right amount of grass and not ruining the land by eating too much in one spot.

Imagine that the farmer has a big field with lots of grass. The cows come and eat all the grass in one area. If the cows keep eating in the same area, the soil will become damaged because grass roots help the soil stay healthy. But if the farmer moves the cows every few days, then the cows won't eat all the grass in one area before they move on. This keeps the grass healthy and helps the soil stay healthy too!

So, the farmer divides the field into smaller areas and moves the cows from one area to another. The cows take turns eating the grass, and the farmer watches to make sure the cows are not eating too much. This is called "managed intensive grazing."

In this way, the animals get the food they need, the soil stays healthy, and the farmer helps the land stay in good condition while also producing food for people.