The popular Fencing and Grazing Clinic will return on Aug. 11 in Marion. Beef producers are invited to the hands-on clinic, which addresses one of the biggest challenges in implementing any grazing system: infrastructure.
The program will take place at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, 3706 St. Peters Road, Marion.
One significant theme of the program is technological advancements that have evolved to help producers leverage the benefits of rotational grazing systems with less labor. In addition, beef field specialists with the Iowa Beef Center will discuss how to build and adapt a rotational grazing system to meet an operation’s goals.
Program schedule
8:30 a.m. – Welcome
9 a.m. – Breakout sessions: New Tools in Fencing/Building Your Paddocks
Noon – Lunch grilled by the Linn County Cattlemen
12:30 p.m. – Grazing Leases and Fence Law
1:15 p.m. – The options: Virtual Fencing
2:30 p.m. – Paddock system in action
4 p.m. – Adjourn
Speakers include cattle producers, extension specialists, an attorney and industry partners. This program is supported by Laura Keniston, the Rodale Institute, Monil, Gallagher, Nofence, Iowa Forage and Grassland Council, Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Linn County Cattlemen’s Association.
There is a $20 registration fee to participate. Those interested are asked to register online or by calling 319-377-9839 by Aug. 4.
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