Drausin Wulsin is in the midst of his first season with a Shade Haven on his farm, Red Stone Farm, in Cynthiana, Ohio. And he already wants another one. “This is one of the tools that can lead to sustainability on a farm,” says Wulsin. “It gives one the ability to micromanage the land. It […]
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Viroqua, Wis. – July 3, 2017 – Shade Haven, LLC, designer and manufacturer of mobile shade structures for agricultural and commercial applications, is moving its offices and production facility from its current location on Nelson Parkway to the Food Enterprise Center, 1201 North Main Street, Viroqua, Wis. “The larger production space at the Enterprise Center […]
It’s summer. For humans that means time outdoors, vacations and lower stress. For dairy cows, it’s another story. When temperatures rise above 72 degrees, dairy cows are susceptible to heat stress, especially with full sun and high humidity. As we enter the hottest months of summer, water and shade are critical to reducing heat stress […]
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For beef and dairy farms, crop fertility is ranked as a leading expense, second to the cost of the land. Rotational grazing practices address the pasture fertility issue, moving animals from paddock to paddock every three days. Through this practice, the animals return nutrients to the pasture by grazing, drinking water and depositing the nutrients […]
Keeping cattle cool in the summer months can be a challenge. Especially with the record heat and humidity the Mid-Atlantic region has seen this month. For Calvert County farmer Jason Leavitt, a portable shade structure has been a huge help. “For me, not providing shade isn’t really an option,” said Leavitt, owner of Wilson Dowell […]
Hello, I am Lars Bergan, one of the owners here at Shade Haven and the recent buyer of my very own unit. Like many of you, I did not jump up immediately and buy. I had to think about it. With only 12 beef cows, I didn’t think my farm was big enough, and I […]
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The first question people ask about the Shade Haven is, “What happens when the wind blows?” No wonder. The Shade Haven looks like something intended to fly or spin or send messages into deep space. But no, it was designed to be a portable shade for livestock and designed using 21st century technology. That means […]
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Earlier this year, the Agriculture Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $150 million in funding would be available to agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program. “The Conservation Stewardship Program is one of our most popular programs with producers because it results in real change on the ground by boosting soil and […]
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Question: “If portable shade for livestock is such a great idea, why don’t we see portable shade in every pasture?” Answer: “Because up until the invention of the Shade Haven in 2013, a portable livestock shade did not exist.” And that is a fact. If in 2012 you Googled portable livestock shade, you would have […]
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The picture above has a lot to say. This particular farm is in the hilly “Driftless” region of Western Wisconsin. On the top of the hill, on the leveler ground, this farmer is rotating, corn, oats, and alfalfa in 60’ contoured strips. This proven crop rotation practice will build soils, produce good yields, limit erosion, […]
Shade Makes Big Impact on Ohio Farm
/in Farm stories, Rotational grazingDrausin Wulsin is in the midst of his first season with a Shade Haven on his farm, Red Stone Farm, in Cynthiana, Ohio. And he already wants another one. “This is one of the tools that can lead to sustainability on a farm,” says Wulsin. “It gives one the ability to micromanage the land. It […]
We’re Moving! Shade Haven Moving Production Facility and Offices
/in NewsViroqua, Wis. – July 3, 2017 – Shade Haven, LLC, designer and manufacturer of mobile shade structures for agricultural and commercial applications, is moving its offices and production facility from its current location on Nelson Parkway to the Food Enterprise Center, 1201 North Main Street, Viroqua, Wis. “The larger production space at the Enterprise Center […]
Bring on the Shade for Stress-Free Cows
/in Farm practicesIt’s summer. For humans that means time outdoors, vacations and lower stress. For dairy cows, it’s another story. When temperatures rise above 72 degrees, dairy cows are susceptible to heat stress, especially with full sun and high humidity. As we enter the hottest months of summer, water and shade are critical to reducing heat stress […]
Casting Shade on Nutrient Management
/in Farm practices, Rotational grazingFor beef and dairy farms, crop fertility is ranked as a leading expense, second to the cost of the land. Rotational grazing practices address the pasture fertility issue, moving animals from paddock to paddock every three days. Through this practice, the animals return nutrients to the pasture by grazing, drinking water and depositing the nutrients […]
Mobile shelter makes cool investment for cattle operation
/in Farm storiesKeeping cattle cool in the summer months can be a challenge. Especially with the record heat and humidity the Mid-Atlantic region has seen this month. For Calvert County farmer Jason Leavitt, a portable shade structure has been a huge help. “For me, not providing shade isn’t really an option,” said Leavitt, owner of Wilson Dowell […]
Keep Your Cows Cool, Build Better Pasture, and Test New Grass Seeds All Under the Shade Haven.
/in Farm practices, Farm storiesHello, I am Lars Bergan, one of the owners here at Shade Haven and the recent buyer of my very own unit. Like many of you, I did not jump up immediately and buy. I had to think about it. With only 12 beef cows, I didn’t think my farm was big enough, and I […]
Is the wind going to blow it over?
/in Farm storiesThe first question people ask about the Shade Haven is, “What happens when the wind blows?” No wonder. The Shade Haven looks like something intended to fly or spin or send messages into deep space. But no, it was designed to be a portable shade for livestock and designed using 21st century technology. That means […]
Serious about rotational grazing? Get serious about shade.
/in NewsEarlier this year, the Agriculture Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $150 million in funding would be available to agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program. “The Conservation Stewardship Program is one of our most popular programs with producers because it results in real change on the ground by boosting soil and […]
If portable shade for livestock is such a great idea, why don’t we see portable shade in every pasture?
/in Farm practices, Rotational grazingQuestion: “If portable shade for livestock is such a great idea, why don’t we see portable shade in every pasture?” Answer: “Because up until the invention of the Shade Haven in 2013, a portable livestock shade did not exist.” And that is a fact. If in 2012 you Googled portable livestock shade, you would have […]
Rotational grazing, done right, is a brilliant farming system.
/in Rotational grazingThe picture above has a lot to say. This particular farm is in the hilly “Driftless” region of Western Wisconsin. On the top of the hill, on the leveler ground, this farmer is rotating, corn, oats, and alfalfa in 60’ contoured strips. This proven crop rotation practice will build soils, produce good yields, limit erosion, […]