RE: food plot help---first timer
Food plots are a good part of a larger plan - and can be beneficial. On logged areas - I'd suggest planting annual plots like Cereal grains (rye, winter wheat - even oats, etc.) to start out. On Forest soils - usually you need to get the organic % up to a level that will support a perenial plot. Probably several years of growing, mowing tilling back in - plus (most likely) a good bit of lime.- get the soil tests done - BEFORE you mess with the soils, its important (and cheap) -to have a base point. After a few years and tillages- you should consider clovers or other perennial type forage plots.
All that said - not many plots can compete with 2-3-4 year forest regeneration. If the logging was fairly extensive - your "regrowth" will be you main food plot. But - planted food plots can also be important part of your management program going forward.
FH