| Sunday Sep 18, 2016 1:00 PM - Sunday Sep 18, 2016 4:00 PM | $35.00 - $114.25 |
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Pasture Management and Rotational Grazing
Description:
How can you improve your pastures and soils while also increasing the size of your herd?
Rotational grazing is a system that mimics the ecology of natural grasslands. By rotating large herds through fenced off portions of your pastures, your cattle will eat more tender grass, gain more weight faster, AND sequester considerable amounts of carbon in the soil. But to accomplish these goals requires a well-designed plan.
In this workshop, organic grass-based cattle farmer Matt Koziol will teach us how he manages his pastures through rotational grazing. Hell explain how to know the stocking capacity of your pastures and how to rotate your animals through those pastures. Matt will take us out onto his pastures to discuss the growth cycles of pasture plants and discuss their relationships with cattle nutrition. This workshop will also include a tour of Matts certified-organic grass-fed beef farm and livestock facilities.
About the Instructor:
Matthew Koziol the farmer at Clover Spring Farm, where he raises 150 high quality Devon and Devon/Angus cattle. All of his animals are 100% organic and grass-fed. Read more about Clover Springs Farm here.
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LocationClover Springs Farm (View)
234 Ragged Hill Rd
West Brookfield, MA 01585
United States
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