There are many things to consider when starting a homestead. Especially if you are going to have livestock.

Food is among the top worries among homesteaders and as the seasons change you want to make sure that your livestock are well taken care of.

Most of us would love if our pastures and homestead were lush and green year round. However, we know that isn't always the case. Sometimes little to no rain will turn your fields brown making it harder for your livestock to get enough to eat. This can be really frustrating. The good news is that there is a solution. All you need to do is make sure you have certain plants that still manage to thrive during a dry spell or drought. That way your livestock will get plenty of nutrition no matter what!

So sit back and relax and let's review what plants make good feed for livestock year round. 

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