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SUMMARY:Stock Density Management in Action
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard about the benefits of increasing stock density—but what does the jump from 5\,000 to 100\,000 lbs of animal per acre actually look like in practice? \n\n\n\nJoin SFA Grazing Education Lead Patrick Toomey and Farmer Education Director Jonathan Kilpatrick at Great Heritage Farms near Winthrop\, Minnesota\, where farmers Leah and Benjamin Matzke will demonstrate increasing stock densities in real time. Participants will observe\, compare\, and discuss how pastures\, soils\, and livestock respond at each level. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nHow stock density and time on pasture influence outcomes\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Brix and what it means for ruminant nutrition\n\n\n\nPlant and soil responses to grazing—and why they matter\n\n\n\nIdentifying overgrazing (even in well-managed systems)\n\n\n\n“Gardening” pastures with livestock for long-term productivity\n\n\n\n\nThis is a hands-on\, in-field learning experience focused on what to look for\, how to interpret what you see\, and how to apply it back on your own operation.The material covered is in the 201 – 301 level range\, the event is designed for attendees with moderate to high experience with grazing. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Free Admission. Please register by Friday\, August 7 to ensure you are included in the headcount for lunch. Register here: https://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8676
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/stock-density-management-in-action/
LOCATION:Great Heritage Farms\, 57098 310th St.\, Winthrop\, Minnesota\, 55396\, United States
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