CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council will host a pasture walk on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Frutchey Farm located at 2700 Oldtown Valley Rd, New Philadelphia.
The Frutchey family has worked together to transition their family farm from cropland to a beef grazing operation.
Topics to be covered are:
- Converting from Cropland to Pasture
- Installing Practices Yourself vs Hiring a Contractor
- Water System/Well Drilling
- Balancing Grazing and Hay Production
A meal will be provided. Registration is requested. Please contact Carroll SWCD at 330-627-9852 to register.
Upcoming events:
- Pasture Walk 9/23/2021
- Pasture Walk 10/28/2021
The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council pasture walks are normally held on the 4th Thursday of the month April through October on various farms throughout Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Stark and Tuscarawas counties. In January, February and March, we host winter workshops. Anyone interested in the conservation of our soil and water through growing and grazing forages is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings.
The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council strives to promote the conservation of our soil and water by growing and grazing forages and serve as advocates for sustainable and environmentally sound grazing practices. If you would like to attend any of the 2021 events, you can contact the Carroll SWCD at 330-627-9852 to be placed on the mailing list.
Thanks to our sponsors: Byron Seeds, Carrollton Farmers Exchange, Circle L Fence LTD., Farm Credit Mid-America, Nationwide – Kim Davis Insurance Agency LLC, and Straight A’s Ranch Supply.
Check out the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/EasternOhioGrazingCouncil
We’re also on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRI04j47XCVmBn-kLcxbMQw
— USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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