Hidden Creek Pasture: Silvopasture for Cattle

Tour a 7-acre silvopasture on a pastured beef & chicken farm in Noble County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Hidden Creek Pasture where Wendall Miller, his wife Carla, and their five children manage 70 acres of rolling farm and woodlands. They raise pastured beef and chicken using managed grazing to improve their soils and produce healthy, nutrient dense foods for their family and community. In December 2025, they established silvopasture by planting 10 species of trees on 7 acres. Tree species include honey locusts, persimmon, apple, white oak, burr oak, hybrid poplar, willow, mulberry, pecan and chestnut. Attendees can expect to learn about reasons to establish silvopasture and key considerations for tree protection methods, layout design, and planting tips. We will also discuss silvopasture resources such as cost-share programs with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the role that healthy pastures and soil play in the water cycle, and Rural Action’s support for designing your tree planting plan. New to silvopasture? Learn more here. Rain plan: This event will continue if there is light rain, so come prepared with rain gear. If weather is severe, we will cancel and refund your ticket. Parking & directions: Look for Rural Action signs and someone directing you to parking. If the weather is rainy, parking will be particularly limited due to wet ground – so please consider carpooling! Please note: Attendees will be walking across uneven terrain and on their feet for much of this event. This event is supported by a SARE grant. For any questions, please reach out to Molly Sowash at [email protected].