Stockton, MO-“Efficient forage management and utilization is important to the profitability of a livestock operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The best way to promote efficient forage management and utilization in a livestock operation is by incorporating management intensive grazing practices. To educate livestock producers on these practices MU Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and the MO Forage and Grasslands Council are cooperating to provide a Management Intensive Grazing School on May 7th to 9th at the Forest Park Building, 206 East 5th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m. daily.
“This school is applicable and
will provide education in livestock and forage management for all grazing
species, though cattle will be emphasized,” says Davis. Educational topics will include:
·
The “Art
and Science” of Grazing
·
Soils, Soil
Management and Fertility
·
Plant
Growth, Forage Quality and Persistence
·
Fencing
and Water Systems
·
Matching
Livestock and Forage Resources
·
Meeting
Nutritional Needs of Livestock from Pasture
·
Layout
and Design of Grazing Systems
·
Economics
of Management-intensive Grazing
·
Outdoor
Field Exercises and Tour of Producers’ Farms
Furthermore, this program is
required to receive MO SWCD cost share funding and may help in receiving NRCS
cost share funding for grazing system development.
“Registration
and payment are required to attend this event by May 2nd,” says
Davis. Register online at https://shorturl.at/afwQX.
Cost to attend the event is $200 per person and $100 per additional person from the same farm not needing
materials. Fee includes materials, lunches,
and refreshments during the event. For
all questions related to the event contact the St. Clair County MU Extension
Center at (417) 646-2419 or Davis by email at [email protected].
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