Morning Ag Clips

Topics   Balancing Pasture Nutrition in a Variable Weather Environment Karen Hoffman, Animal Science & Grazing Specialist with NRCS   Livestock Fly Management Ken Wise, Senior Extension Associate, NYS Integrated Pest Management   $10 per person. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register by 5:00 pm, April 27, 2024 at: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=194.  If you need assistance with registration, please call (518)765-3518 or email cce-caahp@cornell.edu. For program questions or special accommodations, contact: Rachel Moody, (518)649-0267/ram72@cornell.edu

Join Extension Educators for a 6-week series diving into the Penn State Agronomy Guide. Each week, we'll explore different sections, learn how to use the guide for making informed agronomic decisions and engage in interactive discussions. The series will be held on Thursdays from noon until 1:30 PM starting May 2 and will run through June 6.

Host Farm: https://naturesgourmetfarm.com/ Who Should Attend? Any producer who wants to take their operation to the next level. This course will examine beef, pastured pig, and pastured poultry grazing & foraging. Hands-on experience will be heavily emphasized. This is a power-packed three days that will change your perspective on what a pasture based operation can be. Taught by highly experienced and expert practitioners.

Turner Ranches Mission Statement: To manage Turner Lands in an economically sustainable and ecologically sensitive manner while promoting the conservation of native species and habitats. Turner Ranches goal is to increase plant species diversity, especially warm season grasses and woody shrubs. They are using tools like more animal impact for shorter durations with longer rest periods, improving grazing distribution through a combination of fencing (permanent and temporary) and water development.  In areas of concern, like excavated ground, abandoned prairie dog…

On August 1-3, 2024 the largest outdoor farm show in the Northeast takes place just outside of Syracuse NY on Palladino Farms. This beautiful location offers field display areas plus there are also two large tents that have 10’x10’ booths inside. If you are a farmer, part-time farmer or rural landowner, this is a must see event! Empire Farm Days is the place to find everything you need for your agricultural enterprise and for rural living. Exhibitors are ready to…

CS Ranch in Colfax County, New Mexico, is a family-owned-and-operated ranch that has employed holistic management principles since the mid 1980s. More recently, CS has been able to accelerate its regenerative efforts through a “focused goal of regenerating the health and function of the ranch’s soils.” The three-day, SHA school at CS Ranch will feature instruction by some of the most preeminent pioneers, innovators and advocates in today’s soil health and regenerative agricultural movement and cover topics including… • How…

To Register: https://soilhealthacademy.regfox.com/sha-michigan-2024 Host Farm: Sweeten Farms 12248 S Bound Rd Dafter, Michigan Who Should Attend? Anyone that wants to take their ranch to the next level. This course will examine all aspects of regenerative ranching, soil health, plant health, and animal health. Hands-on experience will be heavily emphasized. This is a power-packed three days that will change your ranch. It is taught by highly experienced regenerative ranchers. Participants will be participating in adaptive grazing practices. The class will be limited…