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~~ M <br />• • • <br />v].r~~111d,TeC~I. <br />college ofA~riculture . <br />and Life Sciences <br />July 14, 2008 <br />In regards to: Montessori Farm School, Teny Rd, Hillsborough,ldC <br />To Whom (t May Concern: <br />Subject: Livestock Recommendations <br />1 am currently an Animal and Dairy Science Instructor at Vrginia Polytechnic Institute and <br />State University. Based on my education, experience as an extension agent and instructor, <br />as well as regional research conducted by Vrginia Tech, the following are my <br />recommendations for number of livestock per acre: <br />Sheep: 3 adufits/acre <br />Cattle: 1 adult/acre (lcowlcalf pair requires 3-5 aches) <br />Equine:1 adult horse or donkey/2-4 acres <br />1 pony or miniature horse/acre <br />The above recommendations are based on the assumptions of excellent pasture <br />management and the provision of supplemental grain/hay as needed. The planned one <br />acre pasture u+n~l not sustain the variety of lives#ock suggested by the Montessori Farm <br />School SUP. <br />Since ly, <br />Rachel Hensley <br />~~ <br />Invent the Future <br />VIRGINIA ?OLYTECHNiG INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY <br />An ¢quaJ opportunity, afflrmativa action Instftutfon <br />67 <br />,.~~i.`' <br />