Grazing and Herd Management Workshop
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 · 10 am–noon
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
J.B. Daniels from USDA-NRCS will share grazing practices that provide higher-quality animal forage. Farmers and Ranchers will learn about alternative forages that have potential during drought, intensive grazing, herd health, increasing weight gains, the potential reduction in needed hay during the off-season, and USDA assistance opportunities. NRCS has cost-share practices available to participants, and Mr. Daniels will explain how to enroll.
Space is limited to 40 participants.
For more information, contact Tim Sexton at 804-524-1028, or tsexton@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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