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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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