RE: how to start a food plot???
First off start with a soil test. This will tell you what you will need to do as far as lime/fertilizer. It will cost less than $10 and is very important if you want good results from a plot. Alfalfa is very difficult to get established. I' ve tried it a couple of times with little to no success. Clover works well but you will have to wait until spring to plant. My suggestion would be to get your soil test done and begin working the soil based on the results of the test. This will give you a good head start for a spring planting. Let us know where you' re from. This will also help in suggesting what to plant for your area.