This historic term refers to the flush of green forage that regenerates in a meadow following the first cut of hay. Farmers typically graze livestock on this late-season growth rather than attempting a second mechanical harvest. The quality and volume depend heavily on late summer rainfall and soil fertility.
Heard on the job
We'll turn the weanling calves out onto the aftermath in the lower meadow once the bales are cleared.
Also heard as
- rowen
- eddish