STOCKTON, Mo. — St. Clair County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Missouri Extension, and Missouri Forage and Grassland Council will hold a grazing school on management intensive grazing May 9 and 10 in Osceola.
The school includes a tour of grazing systems at the John and Thomas Stewart farms near Lowry City. “This school should help livestock producers cut costs in their operation through better livestock, grazing and pasture management,” said MU Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis.
MU Extension regional agriculture specialists and soil and water conservation district and NRCS employees will discuss aspects of a grazing system. Topics include development, management and economics of grazing and livestock management within a grazing system.
Another benefit of the school is that those who attend all of the sessions may participate in SWCD’s planned grazing system cost-share program, said Davis. “Furthermore, by attending the school it gives a better chance to participate in the NRCS EQIP program, which provides incentives for implemented soil and water conservation practices,” he said.
The cost of the school is $120 per person or $140 per couple sharing materials. Registration fee covers refreshments, meals and materials. Register and pay by April 30. No refunds will be made after the April 30 deadline.
The event is at Osceola First Baptist Church, 555 Walnut St., Osceola, Mo. 64776.
For information or registration, contact the SWCD/NRCS office in St. Clair County, 3835 NE Hwy. 13, Osceola, Mo. 64776, call 417–646–8108 ext. 3 or email margie.best@swcd.mo.gov, donna.hooper@swcd.mo.gov, or katrina.ofarrell@mo.usda.gov. If you have a disability, please note this when registering so accommodations can be made.
Click the link for a brochure: grazing school brochure 2018
— University of Missouri Extension
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