Light lunch provided
Pasture walks are meant to be a sharing of thoughts, ideas, and information in a production setting. This event will focus on a few different aspects of grazing management, including first flush, bale grazing, and the opportunities with electronic fencing, including the NoFence pilot project in which Hoffman’s participated over the winter on both sheep and cattle.
Roseann and Scott Hoffman will be sharing their experiences with NoFence, their farm’s transition processes (current transition is to fall calving), and other aspects of their grazing journeys. Cost-share opportunities that can assist in your transitions will also be discussed. Regional Crops/Soils Educator Scott Reuss will be on hand to share information from the state-wide bale grazing soil health research project of which Hoffman’s are a part. Paddock and hay acres’ nutrient management will also be reviewed, with a quick overview of nutrient considerations to maximize forage quality and quantity.
Proper forage management equals optimum animal performance!