Grazing School and Watering System Design June 1, 2012

A hands-on workshop with essential information to start up or improve your grazing system. Hosted by Helen Whybrow at Knoll Farm with presenters from the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture's Pasture Program and VT NRCS. Participants will learn about grazing basics, fencing infrastructure, how to design and install a pasture watering system, pasture parasite management, NRCS assistance programs, and how animal behavior can work to your advantage. We will take a walk around Knoll Farm to see their systems and grazing plan in action with their sheep flock, and dedicate the afternoon to the hands-on installation of a farm-wide watering system. Bring your lunch, clean footwear, gloves, and an empty thermos (you'll learn why!). Sponsored by a VT Agency of Natural Resources 319 Water Quality grant.
COST: $20 CONTACT: Register online at www.uvm.edu/pasture or Jenn Colby at [email protected], 802-656-0858.

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