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Chapter 76 Procurement of Supplies, All Support for Rotational Grazing in Place

The partition fences are stacked in rolls, made of high-strength steel wire.

Six automatic water dispensers with stainless steel casing and a constant temperature control panel.

There are six pasture monitoring signs, made of waterproof wood, with a layer of clear varnish on the surface.

"What's the material of the fence like?"

Su Chen picked up a roll of fencing and weighed it in his hand.

Luke pulled a section of the fence sample out of the car and pulled it hard with both hands.

"High-strength steel wire, passed tensile test, suitable for your terrain."

"The outer layer is galvanized, making it less prone to rusting, and it can withstand Montana's winters."

Su Chen checked the weave density of the fence.

The wire spacing is just right, so the bull's head can't get through.

"What about the water dispenser? What if it freezes over in winter?"

Luke walked to the water dispenser, squatted down, and opened the control panel cover.

"It has a constant temperature function, and it automatically heats up after you set the temperature. It won't freeze even at minus 30 degrees Celsius."

"The inner liner is made of food-grade stainless steel, meets hygiene standards, and can be directly connected to the Lingquan water source."

Su Chen looked at the water trough's interface; it was a standard size and matched the ranch's pipes.

Is the monitoring tag waterproof?

Luke patted the monitoring sign.

"The wood is waterproof, and the surface is coated with three layers of clear varnish. It can be left outdoors for three to five years without any problems."

"Write the data with an oil-based pen, erase it and rewrite it, and repeat the process."

Su Chen nodded, indicating that the inspection was successful.

Luke then pulled a cardboard box out of the driver's seat.

"I'll give you two extra things: pasture seeds and a soil tester."

"The seeds are high-quality alfalfa and tall fescue, suitable for the Montana climate."

"The soil tester can measure fertility, moisture, and pH levels, and the data is accurate."

Su Chen opened the cardboard box and took a look.

The detector is small, handheld, and has a digital display screen.

"Thanks, I'll be relying on you for long-term agricultural supplies."

Luke smiled.

"Since you use a large quantity, I'll reserve the best price for you."

Juan and Luis arrived with temporary workers to move supplies.

Six sets of drinking fountains are quite heavy.

Four people lifted the set and carefully unloaded it from the car.

"Next to the livestock shed in Pasture Area No. 1," Su Chen directed.

Juan, along with two others, removed the fence and water trough from pasture area number 1.

They were moved to the open space on the east side of the livestock shed and stacked neatly.

"Be careful not to trample the grass near the Spirit Spring in Pasture No. 2."

Louis led a few other people.

Move the supplies from Pasture No. 2 to the vicinity of Lingquan in the East District.

Place it in areas with sparse pasture to avoid damaging lush areas.

The supplies for pastures 3 through 6 were piled up in their respective locations according to Old Tom's plan.

Su Chen followed behind, confirming the location one by one to ensure that the wrong items would be moved during construction.

Old Tom walked over and squatted down to inspect the water dispenser's parts.

Each water dispenser comes with a water pipe connector, filter, and thermostat; all accessories are included.

"When installing, make sure the water dispenser is placed horizontally, otherwise the water will be tilted to one side."

Old Tom said to Juan.

"The base is secured with concrete to prevent the cattle from overturning it."

Juan nodded and noted it down.

The veterinarian arrived and crouched down to inspect the inner liner of the water trough and the filtration system.

"The inner lining is smooth and free of burrs, so it won't hurt the cow's tongue."

I opened the filter and took a look.

"The filter mesh is large enough to block impurities and ensure water quality."

"However, it needs to be disinfected regularly, once a week, using food-grade disinfectant."

Su Chen wrote it down in his notebook: The water dispenser should be disinfected once a week.

Ben then inspected the fence material.

"The steel wire is strong enough that it won't deform when bullied."

"The height is just right; the cow can't jump over it."

Su Chen took out the soil testing instrument that Luke had given him and adjusted it.

After powering on, the display lights up. Insert the probe into the soil, and the data will be displayed within seconds.

The soil has moderate fertility, low humidity, and neutral pH.

"This thing is useful."

Su Chen handed the testing device to Louis.

"From now on, take the test once a day and fill in the data on the monitoring board."

Louis took it, fiddled with it for a bit, and roughly figured out how to operate it.

Ling Feng hovered above the material storage area, and Su Chen looked up at it.

The items are valuable, so keep a close eye on them and don't let passersby steal them.

Black Fang led his wolf pack to patrol around the supply area.

It stops every now and then to sniff the ground and scare away any wild animals that approach.

A wild rabbit darted out of the grass.

Black Fang chased after it for a few steps, but the rabbit ran far away.

Black Fang squatted down next to the supply area again.

Mike from the construction team arrived in his pickup truck, the bed of which was loaded with shovels, picks, and concrete mixing equipment.

He jumped out of the car, looked at the neatly stacked supplies, and whistled.

"Su Chen, you're quick on the uptake. I called yesterday, and the supplies are here today."

Su Chen walked over.

How should the construction process be arranged?

Mike took out the construction drawings, which were the planning maps of the six major pastoral areas that Su Chen had sent him last night.

"First, lay the fences and clarify the boundaries of the six zones."

"Then install a water trough, and finally put up a monitoring sign."

"It will be done in three days, without delaying the project."

"Avoid dense pasture areas during construction to avoid damaging the grasslands."

Mike nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll have the workers walk along the fence lines, not in the middle of the pasture."

"Make the trench as narrow as possible when digging it, and after burying the fence, backfill it with soil to restore the original state."

Su Chen pointed to the grassland in the distance.

"The pastures in Zones 2 and 3 are lush, so be careful during construction."

"Section 5 is a grazing rest area with sparse pasture, so you can walk around freely."

Mike marked the precautions on the construction drawings.

The temporary workers got ready for construction, and shovels, picks, and concrete mixers were all in place.

Anderson rode over on horseback, carrying a bundle of wire.

"Su Chen, I found some fencing materials in my warehouse. It's not much, but it might come in handy."

Su Chen took it and looked at it. The wire was a little rusty, but it was still strong.

"Thanks, Anderson."

"Once the rotational grazing is finished, come over for a visit, and I'll explain the process to you in detail."

Anderson dismounted and looked at the piled-up supplies.

"Your operation is quite large, encompassing six major pastoral areas; it must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Su Chen did the math.

"Including labor and materials, it'll cost a little over ten thousand."

Anderson was surprised.

"My small ranch can't afford such a large investment, but I can learn from the experience and create a simplified version."

Su Chen patted him on the shoulder.

"I'll help you plan it out then."

Anderson thanked him and rode away.

Su Chen walked to the pasture monitoring sign, picked one up and looked at it.

The wood is waterproof and has been coated with clear varnish.

Write on a blank surface with an oil-based pen, erase and rewrite; it can be used repeatedly.

He picked up a marker and wrote a few words on the first monitoring sign:

In Pasture Area No. 1, the grazing period is 7 days and the rest period is 15 days.

After writing it, it was placed at the entrance of Pasture Area No. 1, in a prominent position.

Old Tom walked over, took a look, and nodded.

"The information is clear; we just need to update the data before each grazing."

Su Chen wrote five more monitoring signs, which were then placed at the entrances of the corresponding pastoral areas.

Su Chen personally oversaw the connection of the automatic drinking fountain to the spiritual spring water source.

He instructed Juan to move the water trough from Pasture No. 2 to the side of the Lingquan Well.

Connect the water pipe, open the valve, and the water flows smoothly, filling the water trough quickly.

The thermostat is activated, displaying the current water temperature as 15 degrees Celsius.

He squatted down to check the water quality.

"Clear, odorless, and meets livestock drinking water standards."

Su Chen turned off the valve, tightened the water pipe connection, and confirmed that there was no leak.

The six pastoral areas each have a set of six water troughs, all connected to the Lingquan spring water source.

Su Chen checked them one by one. The water flow was stable, there were no leaks, and the thermostat was working properly.

Old Tom checked the supplies and plans again.

Fence materials, water troughs, and monitoring signs were all provided for the six major pastoral areas, and everything was in place.

"Su Chen, the supplies are all ready. We'll start construction first thing tomorrow morning."

Su Chen stood in Pasture No. 2, looking at the lush green grassland.

Construction will begin tomorrow, and the rotational grazing system will be implemented in three days.

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