Sept 27

• Benefits of rotational grazing-Dr. Ray Smith
• Introduction to soils-Dr. John Grove
• Grazing math concepts/introduce field exercise-Dr. Katie VanValin
• Hands on soil sampling-Dr. John Grove
• Portable/seasonal water systems-Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler
• Methods to assess pasture production and determine stocking rate-Dr. Ray Smith
• Hands-on: setting up small paddocks for grazing demonstrations-All Instructors
• Tour of local farm
• Using electric fencing to control grazing-Jeremy McGill, Gallagher
• Forage species for a comprehensive grazing system-Dr. Chris Teutsch

Sept 28

• Forage plant growth-Dr. Ray Smith
• Meeting the nutritional needs of grazing livestock-Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler,
• Financial assistance for improved grazing infrastructure-Adam Jones, NRCS
• Fencing types and costs-Dr. Morgan Hayes
• Fundamentals of laying out a grazing system-Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler
• Small group project: grazing system design
• How I made grazing work on the farm-Todd Clark
• Rejuvenating run-down pastures-Dr. Chris Teutsch
• Grazing myths that impact profitability-Dr. Greg Halich
• Field exercise: observe grazed paddocks and hear reports from each group
• Hay sampling and analysis-Dr. Jimmy Henning
• GPS and frost seeding demonstration-Brittany Hendrix