This past spring Dole and Bailey acquired 6 pure-bred beef cattle from Vachel Farm, owned and operated by David and Faith Thibault, and loaned them to the UMASS Amherst Research and Education Center Farm in South Deerfield as part of a pasture study on rotational grazing systems, and grazing pressure on specific varieties, blends of grasses and legumes. The study hopes to identify varieties best suited for New England soils and conditions and provide valuable information to livestock producers. The study is being conducted by Dr. Stephen Herbert, UMASS Extension Agronomist.