Ohio Forage & Grasslands Council

2025 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
2025-02-07 08:00 - 15:15 (America/Detroit) | The Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, 43068, United States
The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council will be hosting their Annual Meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at The Ohio Department of Agriculture (8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg OH 43068). This meeting serves as an opportunity to interact with forage growers of all backgrounds and interests and share with each other. Along with socialization you can listen to intriguing presentations, interact with vendors of forage growing supplies, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council is Ohio’s commodity organization for pasture and hay crops. The Ohio State University partners closely with the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council to support forage education, research, and outreach throughout the state. It is the only organization of its kind, bringing together farmers, conservationists, academics, industry representatives, and service personnel into a shared environment to converse and build relationships that lead to more productive forage and grassland ecosystems and more profitable farm operations. The Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council is the state affiliate organization of the American Forage and Grassland Council. Ohio members are automatically extended membership to the national level for even more networking opportunities and learning experiences.
The 2025 meeting theme is “Feeding Forages ↔ Forages Feeding Us” and will feature information on how to manage forages following a record drought year, cutting edge research from The Ohio State University, producer insights from local hay, beef, and dairy farmers, information on solar grazing with sheep, special guests from the Nature Conservancy, and a session on hot topics in the forage industry. Keynote speakers will include Dr. Chris Teutsch – Forage Professor from The University of Kentucky, new State Extension Forage Specialist – Dr. Emma Matcham, Dr. Marília Chiavegato – Agroecosystem Management for Food System Resilience Professor at The Ohio State University, Dr. Camren Maierle – Sustainability Director for the American Lamb Board, Jessica D’Ambrosio – Ohio Agriculture Project Director for the Nature Conservancy, and more!
Service and achievement awards will be announced at the annual meeting. There will also be opportunities to socialize with your peers and to visit with vendors of related agricultural products at the event.
View the full conference agenda here.
Registration and Costs
Registration cost will be $40 per person for OFGC or any state affiliate AFGC members and $75 per person for nonmembers (this fee includes membership as well as event registration). OFGC Membership cost remains at $35 per year. Details of the program and a registration form are listed below.
Register your organization as a vendor at the event for an extra $10. Note: Everyone who is participating on behalf of your organization must register as an attendee, however, only one vendor fee is needed per organization.
Registration is due by January 31, 2025. If you have any questions about registration or becoming a vendor, contact Gary Wilson at osuagman@gmail.com or 419-348-3500.
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East Central Grazing Alliance October 2024
2024-10-03 | OH
The East Central Grazing Alliance is a joint effort between Belmont County, Guernsey County, Monroe County, and Noble County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, along with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University Extension, and the Natural Resource Conservation Services, to further our mission of promoting. best management practices of natural resources in grazing systems.

Each county will host a workshop and dinner each month starting in July and ending in October. The following dates and topics have been selected, the location will be announced by postcard the month of the workshop.

July 25 – Monroe County at Mark Landefeld’s Farm
Electric Fencing, Backgrounding cattle, bush hogging, and Asian Long-Horn ticks

August 15 – Belmont County at Josh Moore’s Farm
EQIP practices, handling facilities, rainfall simulation

September 19 – Noble County at Eastern Agricultural Research Station
Pasture reclamation, controlling invasive species

October 3 – Guernsey County at Lou Thornton’s Farm
Producer talk, grazing basics, root system development based on different grazing methods

If you are interested in more information or would like to attend, please RSVP to the hosting SWCD. Follow us on Facebook at East Central Grazing Alliance for the most up-to-date information.

East Central Grazing Alliance September 2024
2024-09-19 | OH

Southwest Ohio Regenerative Grazing Field Day
2024-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Bartel’s Farm, 4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton, OH, 45011, United States
Please join us for an informational day featuring:

Farm tour
Pasture walks
Silvopasture
Christmas tree production
Grazing talks

Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lamb taco lunch provided by Nick Forrest
Location: Bartel’s Farm, 4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011
Cost: Free
Register: 513-887-3720

East Central Grazing Alliance August 2024
2024-08-15 | OH

Richland County Pastures for Pasture Walk
2024-07-27 09:00 - 14:00 | The Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join!
Pasture Walk:
Dates: July 27th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio
To register, click here or call 419-747-8684 or mail checks to Richland SWCD 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44906

Grazing / Pasture Walk
2024-07-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Zanesville Ohio, 4440 Old Wheeling Road, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
Join us at 6:30 PM on July 24, 2024, at 4440 Old Wheeling Road, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 (signs will be posted). Topics to be discussed are Temporary Fence vs. Permanent Fence, Water Source, When and Where to Feed Hay and Pollinators. Register on this page or call 740-454-2027.

Grazing Management Lunch and Learn Series - Stockpiling Forages
2024-07-24 12:15 - 13:00 | OH
Successful stockpiling is a result of planning, timing, and a little luck. Stockpiled grazing is a management strategy that will help producers extend the grazing season. Using stockpiled forages can be a cost-effective way to feed beef cattle and sheep during the fall and winter months. In addition to lowering feed costs, it reduces manure handling costs as well. Join the Ohio Department of Agriculture for their Grazing management Lunch and Learn Series. Agency staff and producers alike will find each presentation informative and be able to apply the concepts on their farms or into their farm plans.

July 24, 2024
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams Live Event
Questions? Contact Jarrod Hittle at jarrod.hittle@agri.ohio.gov

Forage Field Day
2024-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
A field day packed with VALUABLE INFORMATION for your operation.
Forage management for:

Accelerated lambing ewe flock
Commercial hay production
Grass-finished beef

Items of interest:

Soil pit comparing 20 years in grass vs 5 years
Low-cost lambing facility
Beef grass feed lot
Bio-enhanced forage fertility
Commercial hay storage
Bale baron demonstration (weather permitting)

Hosted by Fowler Seed Marketing
2952 OH-45 Rock Creek, Ohio, 44084
888.249.SEED (7333)
July 30 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM
To RSVP click here. RSVP is appreciated by 7/23/24.

Richland County Pastures for Profit Grazing School
2024-07-23 08:00 - 2024-07-25 17:00 | The Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join!
Grazing School:
Dates: July 23rd and July 25th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio
To register, click here or call 419-747-8684 or mail checks to Richland SWCD 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44906

Southern Ohio Hay Day 2024
2024-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Agricultural Research Station, 17 Standpipe Road, Jackson, 45640, United States
Southern Ohio Hay Day will begin its tradition by offering an educational field day to hay producers in 2024! This field day will offer demonstrations of hay harvesting equipment, tradeshow exhibits, educational presentations, lunch, and door prizes. Admission is free and open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you to the Jackson Agricultural Research Station on Monday, July 8, 2024. Registration will open at 9:00 AM with featured content beginning at 10:00AM. The event will conclude at 4:00PM.
DATE: July 8th, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM–4:00PM.
LOCATION: Jackson Agricultural Research Station, 17 Standpipe Road, Jackson, Ohio, 45640
COST: FREE!
To register:
Call: 740-688-5029
Email: winters.249@osu.edu
Online
RSVPs are appreciated, especially if dietary or accessibility accommodations are needed, but walk-in attendance will also be welcomed.

Conversation Chat: MOOchas GRASSias
2024-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Sycamore Valley Farm, 765 CR 1775, Ashland, OH, 44805, United States
Your livestock will love when your grazing goes from good to great!
Join Ashland Soil & Water Conservation District at Sycamore Valley Farm on June 13 for our Conservation Chat: MOOchas GRASSias—we promise: your livestock will thank you! We’ll be bringing together some of the state’s top grazing experts to talk about how to maximize your grazing operation and take advantage of cost-share opportunities available to Ashland County producers. RSVP today!

Gather tips and tricks to maximize your grazing operation from Bob Hendershot.
Learn about the benefits of warm season grasses and cost-share opportunities from Jason Jones with Peasants Forever.
Enjoy a pasture walk with the Welches and learn more about their Heritage Livestock Breed Farm.
Learn about cost share opportunities for stream exclusion fencing from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.

RSVP here.

Heart of America Grazing Conference
2024-02-19 10:00 - 2024-02-20 17:00 | Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road #A, Cincinnati, OH, 45243, United States
Real Farmers, Real Success: Practical guide to farming
Learn the innovative practices that are taking root in modern farming at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference, hosted at Greenacres Foundation in Cincinnati. This two-day conference is where you’ll witness the power of “real farmers, real success” firsthand. Delve into the transformative practices of pasture management, learn the secrets of soil health that underpin profitable farming, and see how native warm-season grasses and custom grazing can be game-changers for your operation. It’s not just a conference – it’s where the grassroots of farming coming to life.
About Greenacres Foundation:
Greenacres Foundation stands as a beacon of regenerative farming, just a stone’s throw from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning over 1200 acres, it’s not only a model of sustainable agriculture but also an educational hub that inspires a new generation of farmers. With its hands-on approach, Greenacres is dedicated to demonstrating the best practices in agriculture, education, and the environment.
Scheduled Sessions include:

Dan Glenn, Deep Grass Graziers Farm – Choosing and developing cattle genetics to suit your needs
Lyda Garcia, Ohio State University – How animal handling directly affects meat quality and carcass price
Monte Bottens, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer – Farming thousands of row-crop cares and improving margins through cover crops and livestock
Dr. Jason Salchow, Missouri custom grazier, veterinarian, and University of Missouri professor – How to build a profitable custom grazing operation from scratch to over 600 head
Chad Bitler, Research Director, Greenacres Foundation – Native Warm Season Grasses can benefit a grazing farm, provided they are established correctly

Additional speakers & topics to be announced soon.
Registration includes:

Coffee and pastries each day
Lunch each day
Dinner on Monday evening

Guests are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Information on hotel block accommodations coming soon.
Please call 513-407-5174 with questions.
When:
February 19 – 20, 2024
Where:
Greenacres Arts Center
8400 Blome Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
To register:
Visit green-acres.org/upcoming-events

2024 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
2024-02-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Deerassic Park Educational Center, 14250 Cadiz Rd, Cambridge, OH, 43725, United States
The Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council Annual Conference will be held February 9, 2024, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Deerassic Park Educational Center, 14250 Cadiz Rd, Cambridge, Ohio. The program theme is “Feeding Forages and Forages Feeding Us” and will feature information on how to manage forages to promote increased growth rates, cutting edge research from The Ohio State University, producer insights from local hay, beef, sheep, and dairy farmers, and a session on hot topics in the forage industry.
View the Conference Agenda
Download the Conference Agenda
Registration and Costs
Registration cost will be $40 per person for OFGC or any state affiliate AFGC members and $75 per person for nonmembers (this fee includes membership as well as event registration). OFGC Membership cost remains at $35 per year. Details of the program and a registration form are listed below.
Register your organization as a vendor at the event for an extra $10. Note: Everyone who is participating on behalf of your organization must register as an attendee, however, only one vendor fee is needed per organization.
Registration is due by February 2nd, 2024. If you have any questions about registration or becoming a vendor, contact Gary Wilson at osuagman@gmail.com or 419-348-3500.
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Livestock Fence Workshop
2023-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Vinton County Fairgrounds, 31471 St. Rt. 93, McArthur, OH, 45651, United States
5:30 – Welcome
5:45 – McArthur Lumber & Post Treatment Facility Tour
6:30 – Fence Discussion – tools/equipment, standards and specifications, types of fence, planning considerations, and fencing materials
7:30 – Adjourn
When: October 3, 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:30
Location: Vinton County Fairgrounds, 31471 St. Rt. 93, McArthur, Ohio, 45651
There is no cost for this workshop. If you would like further details or have questions, please contact Cody Hacker at (615) 809-1009.

Using Perennial Native Warm Season Grasses in your Grazing System
2023-08-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Ohio State University Extension Morrow County, 5362 US-42 Suite 101, Mt Gilead, OH, 43338, United States
This class will be taught by Jason Jones and Noah Cable from Pheasants and Quail Forever. They will be teaching about establishing and incorporating native perennial warm season grasses into your grazing operation. They will also discuss the relationship between pastures and upland bird habitat.

Pasture Weed Management Clinic
2023-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Agricultural Research Station, 16870 Bond Ridge Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
Join the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council for an evening pasture walk featuring weed management information for today’s grazing managers. Topics featured include:

The Role of Drones for Weed Control
Herbicide Selection Criteria
Grazing for Weed Suppression
Ohio State Research Updates

Registration is $20 per person and includes a boxed dinner.
Checks should be addressed to Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council, and mail it to: Gary Wilson- 20540 TWP RD 62 Jenera, OH 45841. Call 419-348-3500 with any questions.
RSVPs are appreciated by August 7.
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2023 Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection
2023-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Morgan County Fairgounds, 2760 South Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, OH, 43756, United States
Do you have unwanted, unused, or unknown FARM chemicals? Bring them to a collection and disposal event coordinated by ODA and EPA = at no cost to farmers.
All events are 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.

21st Annual Ag & Livestock Field Day
2023-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky Knob Farm, 131 S. Taylor Hollow Road, McConnelsville, OH, 43756, United States
Join us for the 21st Annual Ag & Livestock Field Day on July 31. Reservations need to be made by July 27th to OSU extension at 962-4854.
Bring the family. This event will take place rain or shine.
6:00 PM: Tour / discuss
Hoop barn, water system, fencing, rotational grazing, paddocks, fall grazing crops, sheep and cattle, marketing
7:00 PM: Supper
7:45 PM: Program
“How Sheep and Goats can Compliment your Operation” – Dr. Bradley Campbell, OSU Assistant Professor, Small Ruminant Animals
Marketing Options for Your Livestock – Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Field Beef Specialist
Questions and Answers
Agency Updates from SWCD, NRCS, FSA, Farm Bureau
9:00 PM: Adjourn – Have a safe trip home!

Native Warm-Season Grass pasture walk
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenacres Lewis Township, 7597 State Route 505, Felicity, OH, 45120, United States
Join GreenAcres for a Native Warm-Season Grass pasture walk in Lewis Township, Ohio on Wed. Jul 26, 2023 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT. This informal event will allow producers to see NWSG at various growth stages and how we are managing grazing. We will discuss how the native warm season grasses were established, how prescribed burns have been used to manage weed pressure, and how the grasses are providing excellent quality mid-summer grazing.
Register here.

Pike County Alfalfa Field Day
2023-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Brunner Farms, 121 Brunner Lane, Beaver, OH, 45613, United States
Make plans to attend this field day to hear about alfalfa hay production right here in Pike County.

Alfalfa field day will be held July 21st at Brunner Farms. To register for this field day please call our office at 740-289-4837 or email dempsey.106@osu.edu before July 18th.

The event is FREE, but spots are limited.

East Central Grazing Alliance July Pasture Walk
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Eric Moore Farm, 48770 Ozark Eddy Bridge Road, Jerusalem, OH, 43747, United States
East Central Grazing Alliance July Pasture Walk in Monroe County is coming up quick on July 20th at 6:00 PM!

In cooperation with Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble Soil and Water Conservation Districts, OSU Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service.

Join us in our FIRST ECG of 2023
Manure Nutrient Utilization – Reducing Commercial Fertilizer Use: Glen Arnold OSU Extension
Manure Spreader Calibration – Wyatt Feldner Monroe SWCD
Manure Storage and 4Rs – Wyatt Feldner & Glen Arnold
EQIP – Gina Hammond

Please remember to RSVP to the number below if you are planning on attending to Monroe County SWCD 740-472-5477. We hope to see you there!

West Central Ohio Hay Day 2023
2023-07-06 10:00 - 15:00 | 338 W Dallas Rd, 338 W Dallas Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Please join Ohio State University Extension and Channel Equipment on July 6th for the West Central Ohio Hay Day, sponsored by the Champaign and Clark County Farm Bureau, and Americas Trusted Insurance Group. The event will take place on the Southeast corner of South St. Rt. 68 and W. Dallas Rd. Or, go to Channel Equipment at 338 W Dallas Rd, Urbana, OH 43078, and follow the signs. The day will begin at 10 am with talks from Extension personnel on various aspects of growing, making, storing, and feeding quality hay. Insurance representatives will also be speaking on some new offerings available to hay and forage producers. Lunch will be provided by Fresh Harvest food truck and will be free for those registered by July 1 thanks to the support of our sponsors. The afternoon will be filled with equipment demonstrations from Krone and H&S company representatives. There will also be door prizes provided by generous donations from area vendors for those that register by July 1st.
DATE: July 6th, 2023 TIME: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 338 W Dallas Rd, Urbana, OH 43078 and follow the signs
COST: FREE! But you must register below by July 1 for free lunch
To register visit https://go.osu.edu/hayday2023

To register go to https://go.osu.edu/hayday2023, or contact Grant Davis at davis.1902@osu.edu or call 937-772-6022.

Soil, Animal, and Human Health
2023-05-14 08:00 - 2023-05-19 17:00 | OH
Central Grasslands
Tour ranches, native prairie hay meadows, and other grassland-centered agricultural productions in Texas, and Oklahoma. Additional stops include the Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, the National Weather Service Station, and more iconic sites.
Subtropical
This tour focuses on operations and venues across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Stops include a behind-the-scenes tour of Desert Farms, multiple agricultural research centers, and the 250-room, French Renaissance chateau Biltmore Estate.
Northwest
Visit one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world with diverse climates, rich soils, and large-scale irrigation systems. See forage productions, dairy operations, and the growing wine industries of Oregon.
Northeast
Explore the most historic area of the United States. The tour begins in Philadelphia, PA, and then moves on to Delaware, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Along with historic sites, the tour will also stop at New Holland and Wye Angus
Sub-Themes
Sub-Theme 1: Grassland Ecology
Sub-Theme 2: Grassland Production & Utilization Sub-Theme
3: Livestock Production Systems
Sub-Theme 4: Grassland Sustainability, Innovations & Initiatives
Sub-Theme 5: Grassland Policies, Social Issues & Policies, Social Issues & Ecosystem Services

For more information and to register, visit www.internationalgrasslands.org

2023 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
2023-02-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Deerassic Park Educational Center, 14250 Cadiz Rd, Cambridge, OH, 43725, United States
The Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council Annual Conference will be held February 17, 2023, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Deerassic Park Educational Center, 14250 Cadiz Rd, Cambridge, Ohio. The program theme is “Feeding Forages and Forages Feeding Us”. The Keynote speaker will be Dr. Ed Rayburn, State Forage Specialist for West Virginia State University. His talk is titled: “What I have learned about forages over the last 40+ years”.
Other featured speakers to provide a Forage Research Update will be Grad Students at Ohio State University.
Several producer talks will also be presented which will include Beef, Sheep and Dairy producers speaking on how they use forages.
To finish the program will be a very popular discussion entitled “Hot Topics in Forages and Grazing.”
Registration and Costs
Registration cost will be $40 per person for OFGC or any state affiliate AFGC members and $75 per person for nonmembers (this fee includes membership as well as event registration). OFGC Membership cost remains at $35 per year. Details of the program and a registration form are listed below.
Register your organization as a vendor at the event for $10. This includes the conference, booth space and a meal.Note: Everyone who is participating on behalf of your organization must register as an attendee, however, only one vendor fee is needed per organization.
Register to attend here.
Agenda
8:30 AMRegistration, Refreshments and Meet with Vendors
9:00 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksJason Hartschuh – OFGC President
9:15 AMFertility on a BudgetDr. Ed Rayburn
10:15 AMBreak and Meet with Vendors
10:30 AMPasture & Upland Bird Habitat RelationshipsJason Jones – Pheasants & Quail Forever
11:00 AMOhio State University Forage Research UpdateDr. Marilia Chiavegato; Assistant Professor – Agroecosystem Management for Food System ResilienceChelsie Y. Rodriguez – Forage Yield Change with Help of the UnknownAlexandre Mammana – Importance of Grazing Management for Native Warm Season Herbage QualityCassie Stachler – How DOes Grazing on Flooded Pastures Affect Greenhouse Gas Emissions
11:30 AMProducer Talk – BeefAndy Fadorsen
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch – Meet with Vendors
12:45 PM40 Years of ForagesDr. Ed Rayburn
1:00 PMOFGC Business Meeting and Awards
1:30 PMProducer Talk – Dairy & Stored ForagesDevin Cain
2:00 PMProducer Talk – Sheep & GoatsStuart Heavilin
2:30 PMHot Topics in Forages
3:00 PMAdjournHave a safe trip home!
Registration will be due by February 10th, 2023. For more information contact Gary Wilson at osuagman@gmail.com or 419-348-3500

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Pastures for Profit - Three Part Series
2023-02-13 18:00 - 2023-03-13 21:00 | OH
Learn all about management intensive grazing.
Anyone interested in pasture management and forage production is welcome to join the course. Those new to livestock and hay production are encouraged to join.
Join us on Mondays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Part 1, February 13Harrison County Fairgrounds Commercial Building550 Grant StreetCadiz, Ohio
Part 2, February 27Eastern Gateway Community College4000 Sunset BlvdStubenville, Ohio

2023 AFGC Annual Meeting
2023-01-08 08:00 - 2023-01-11 17:00 | OH
Featuring workshops, exhibits, competitions and contests that are dedicated to promoting and advancing forages in agriculture.
WELCOME by Ronnie Holman, AFGC President & OPENING KEYNOTE with Ray Starling..
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION deadline is December 19th!

Grazing Seminar
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Griffon Farms, 5280 Avon Lake Road, Litchfield, OH, 44253, United States
Medina County SWCD presents a grazing seminar hosted by Jeff Reusser at Griffon Farms. Grazing specialist Bob Hendershot will discuss pasture management and grazing practices for healthier soils, better forage, and happier animals.
For more information, contact Jim Smith at 330-722-9317 or jsmith@medinaco.org

Beginner Grazing Workshop
2022-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 16228 St Rt 678, Rockbridge, OH, 43139, United States
Come on our for a day of grazing! Learn about the importance of soil health, fertility, and testing! We will also be discussing nutrient management, forages, and cost-share programs to assist you in having more sustainable grazing methods. The class will have indoor presentations and outdoor field portion so please dress for the weather.
Space is limited to 20 individuals. Registration is required. Cost of the workshop is $5. Deadline is September 16, 2022.
In addition, Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council’s Pasture for Profit manual is available for purchase for $30 + tax. If you would like the manual, payment is due by September 16 to receive your copy by September 24.
Lunch is being sponsored by Hocking Valley Feed.
Call the Hocking SWCD office at 740-385-3016 to register.

20th Annual Ag & Livestock Field Day
2022-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Heiss Farm, 717 Stoney Run Road, Beverly, OH, 45715, United States
There is no charge for this event, but registration is required by July 21. Call 962-4854 to register!
Bring the family! Rain or shine!
Download the event flyer here.
6:00 PM – Tour / Discuss
Water system (pond, troughs); Hay storage, Feeding management; Heavy use pad & manure storage buildings; Discuss pasture and crop rotations
7:00 PM – Supper
7:45 PM – Program
“Searching for Efficiency in Feeding Cattle” – Dr. Steven Boyles, OSU Extension Professor, Beef Specialist & Chris Penrose, OSU Extension
Raising Quality Freezer Beef – Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Beef Production
Agency Updates from SWCD, NRCS, FSA, Farm Bureau
9:00 PM – Adjourn
Have a safe trip home!
