I love pastures, I think of them as the artery of the farm, the soul of the farm. Pastures need love and attention, they bear watching. Fawns are often hiding in them, they need brushhogging,, they need rest from animal mouths, animal hooves. They need water, but not too much water. All kinds of things besides grass grows in them.  If you take care of them, they will take care of the farm, of the animals on it. It is very peaceful to see an animal graze, keeping pastures open and green is an art, a challenge, a sacred ritual for me.