Published May 29, 2025

Grazing for the Birds – Grazing Native Perennials

By Practical Farmers of Iowa

John Hogeland and Beth Hoffman raise grass-finished beef and goats at Whippoorwill Creek Farm in Lovilia, Iowa. In this video, John talks about how they are trying to bring more native plants back to the land of their farm. He shares observations about how cattle and goats contribute to the restoration of native plants and habitat and an inspiring story about the return of the whippoorwill.

This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from NRCS, Cargill, Inc, and Nestle USA. Award number 2004.24.081651.