b'Midway between theThere lies an oak savannahRolling Plains. Short grasses Edwards Plateau and thein transition. Midwaymake smooth transitions back Trans Pecos. MidwayMix contains species wellto productive tall grasses between the tallgrass prairieadapted to the Chihuahuanwith adequate rainfall, while and the Chihuahuan desert.desert climates. These hardykeeping the soil covered.drought tolerant species areimportant attributes to survivors of future warmerprevent spread of invasive drier climates. Midwayspecies. These short grasses Mix also contains first- have deep fibrous roots that rung species on the early- work to enhance water quality successional ladder thatand quantity. Sustainable are useful in rebuilding thepalatability for managed Edwards Plateau and thelivestock grazing.R esouRceM anageMent dedicated to Jake LandersRain on hills in ages pastMade the soil and grew the grassThat fed the deer and buffaloNow cattle, sheep and goats, you know.When the grass was overusedRocks appeared and soil diffusedInto the river silt and sandThe Pecos and the Rio GrandeAnd moved toward the end, you knowTo fill the Gulf of MexicoNow if you have excessive stockAnd graze the hillsides down to rockThe soil your heirs should get, you knowIs in the Gulf of MexicoAnd your eternal price to payMay rest upon that judgement dayWhen God commands: You lay the track,Return the soil upon your back.Jake Landers, 1931 ~ 2024Jakes wooden nickel been in my pocket since drouth of 2011 61'