Multi-species grazing with goat dairy and beef cattle
Review of pasture improvement practices and rebuilding pastures after extensive flooding. Info here.
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Review of pasture improvement practices and rebuilding pastures after extensive flooding. Info here.
Presented by: Chris Helzer, Director of Science for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska Info here.
Join to learn about two projects: • A National Grazingland Information System: Expanding GlobalRangelands.org Through a Grazing land Thesaurus and Mobile Content Access • Deploying CERT: Integrating satellite and field measures for improved grazing land management at ranch scales Info here.
The goal of this training is to provide service providers the knowledge and skills to utilize this tool and engage the farmers they work in conversations regarding the economics of raising livestock on pasture. Join other agency staff and grazing advocates for this engaging training. Agenda: - Introductions - Farmer Panel: Mike Redetzke - Peaceful […]
GrassWorks is a grassroots membership organization that provides leadership and education to farmers and consumers for the advancement of managed grass-based agriculture to benefit present and future generations. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, GrassWorks links farmers with the resources they need to be successful graziers. The Annual GrassWorks Grazing Conference will include two full days […]
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This session will focus on best practices where grazing systems and waterways interact on the farm. Animals can be a helpful participant in stewarding our water but can also do great harm. Moving earth, planting, and grazing activities must be well planned and coordinated to be beneficial. We will discuss approaches to this practice and […]
How do grazing methods affect runoff water quality? Eric Young, USDA-ARS Research Soil Scientist, and Kelsey Hyland will discuss lessons learned from edge-of-field grazing research and strategies to maximize water quality benefit in these systems.
Everyone with an interest in forage crops or grazing is invited to join the Michigan Forage Council and Michigan State University Extension at the 2024 Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The packed agenda has something for everyone. The keynote speaker is Chad Hale of Byron Seeds and past president of the American Forage […]
Glacierland RC&D Council offers this free opportunity to visit the Oneida Nation Farm in Seymour, Wisconsin. Hear from livestock managers and Audubon Society on grassland bird habitat within rotational grazing. See the Oneida Nation Black Angus cow/calf herd managed by TJ Swiecichowski and Karla Habeck. We will also be hearing from Ashly Steinke and Tom […]
As a forester, how do you write forest management plans that include controlling invasive plant species without the use of chemicals or heavy equipment? Explore the practical and theoretical challenges and opportunities of using goats to control unwanted woody and invasive plants in urban, suburban, and rural locations. In this workshop, participants will have the […]
After more than a decade, the Wisconsin Schools of Grazing, organized by GrassWorks, Inc., University of Wisconsin Lancaster and Marshfield Agricultural Research Stations, UW-Extension, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are back by popular demand. These highly anticipated events will take place: August 9th and 10th at the UW […]
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