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SUMMARY:West Central Ohio Hay Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE: July 6th\, 2023 TIME: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  \nLOCATION: 338 W Dallas Rd\, Urbana\, OH 43078 and follow the signs  \nCOST: FREE! But you must register below by July 1 for free lunch  \nTo register visit https://go.osu.edu/hayday2023 \n  \nTo register go to https://go.osu.edu/hayday2023\, or contact Grant Davis at davis.1902@osu.edu or call 937-772-6022.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/west-central-ohio-hay-day-2023/
LOCATION:338 W Dallas Rd\, 338 W Dallas Rd\, Urbana\, OH\, 43078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hay Day
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SUMMARY:Soil\, Animal\, and Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Central Grasslands\nTour 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. \nSubtropical\nThis 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. \nNorthwest\nVisit 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. \nNortheast\nExplore 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 \nSub-Themes\nSub-Theme 1: Grassland Ecology\nSub-Theme 2: Grassland Production & Utilization Sub-Theme\n3: Livestock Production Systems\nSub-Theme 4: Grassland Sustainability\, Innovations & Initiatives\nSub-Theme 5: Grassland Policies\, Social Issues & Policies\, Social Issues & Ecosystem Services \n  \nFor more information and to register\, visit www.internationalgrasslands.org
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/soil-animal-and-human-health/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:2023 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference
DESCRIPTION: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”. \nOther featured speakers to provide a Forage Research Update will be Grad Students at Ohio State University. \nSeveral producer talks will also be presented which will include Beef\, Sheep and Dairy producers speaking on how they use forages. \nTo finish the program will be a very popular discussion entitled “Hot Topics in Forages and Grazing.” \nRegistration and Costs\nRegistration 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.  \nRegister 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. \nRegister to attend here. \nAgenda\n8:30 AMRegistration\, Refreshments and Meet with Vendors \n9:00 AMWelcome and Opening RemarksJason Hartschuh – OFGC President \n9:15 AMFertility on a BudgetDr. Ed Rayburn \n10:15 AMBreak and Meet with Vendors \n10:30 AMPasture & Upland Bird Habitat RelationshipsJason Jones – Pheasants & Quail Forever \n11:00 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 \n11:30 AMProducer Talk – BeefAndy Fadorsen \n12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch – Meet with Vendors \n12:45 PM40 Years of ForagesDr. Ed Rayburn \n1:00 PMOFGC Business Meeting and Awards \n1:30 PMProducer Talk – Dairy & Stored ForagesDevin Cain \n2:00 PMProducer Talk – Sheep & GoatsStuart Heavilin \n2:30 PMHot Topics in Forages \n3:00 PMAdjournHave a safe trip home! \nRegistration will be due by February 10th\, 2023. For more information contact Gary Wilson at osuagman@gmail.com or 419-348-3500\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 2Please tell us whether or not you are a member: *OFGC Member - $40.00AFGC Member - $40.00Non-Member (includes member registration) - $75.00Register your organization to be a vendor at the event:Vendor registration - $10.00Note: Everyone who is participating on behalf of your organization must register as an attendee\, however\, only one vendor fee is needed per organization.NextName *FirstLastCompanyTitleAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodePhone *Email *Total$0.00Stripe Credit Card *CardName on CardSubmit
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/2023-ohio-forage-and-grasslands-council-conference/
LOCATION:Deerassic Park Educational Center\, 14250 Cadiz Rd\, Cambridge\, OH\, 43725\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Pastures for Profit - Three Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about management intensive grazing. \nAnyone interested in pasture management and forage production is welcome to join the course. Those new to livestock and hay production are encouraged to join. \nJoin us on Mondays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. \nPart 1\, February 13Harrison County Fairgrounds Commercial Building550 Grant StreetCadiz\, Ohio \nPart 2\, February 27Eastern Gateway Community College4000 Sunset BlvdStubenville\, Ohio
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/pastures-for-profit-three-part-series/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Pastures for Profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230108T080000
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SUMMARY:2023 AFGC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Featuring workshops\, exhibits\, competitions and contests that are dedicated to promoting and advancing forages in agriculture. \nWELCOME by Ronnie Holman\, AFGC President & OPENING KEYNOTE with Ray Starling.. \nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION deadline is December 19th!
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/2023-afgc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Grazing Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, contact Jim Smith at 330-722-9317 or jsmith@medinaco.org
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/grazing-seminar/
LOCATION:Griffon Farms\, 5280 Avon Lake Road\, Litchfield\, OH\, 44253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Beginner Grazing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpace is limited to 20 individuals. Registration is required. Cost of the workshop is $5. Deadline is September 16\, 2022. \nIn 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. \nLunch is being sponsored by Hocking Valley Feed. \nCall the Hocking SWCD office at 740-385-3016 to register.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/beginner-grazing-workshop/
LOCATION:Mount Olive United Methodist Church\, 16228 St Rt 678\, Rockbridge\, OH\, 43139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Ag & Livestock Field Day
DESCRIPTION:There is no charge for this event\, but registration is required by July 21. Call 962-4854 to register! \nBring the family! Rain or shine!\nDownload the event flyer here. \n6:00 PM – Tour / Discuss\nWater system (pond\, troughs); Hay storage\, Feeding management; Heavy use pad & manure storage buildings; Discuss pasture and crop rotations \n7:00 PM – Supper \n7:45 PM – Program\n“Searching for Efficiency in Feeding Cattle” – Dr. Steven Boyles\, OSU Extension Professor\, Beef Specialist & Chris Penrose\, OSU Extension\nRaising Quality Freezer Beef – Garth Ruff\, OSU Extension Field Specialist\, Beef Production\nAgency Updates from SWCD\, NRCS\, FSA\, Farm Bureau \n9:00 PM – Adjourn\nHave a safe trip home!
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/20th-annual-ag-livestock-field-day/
LOCATION:Heiss Farm\, 717 Stoney Run Road\, Beverly\, OH\, 45715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Using Annual Forages in your Pasture\, Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:The OSU Extension – Morrow County and Morrow Soil & Water invite you to attend their upcoming pasture walk! Kevin Swope Resource Conservationist with the Carroll County NRCS will walk through using annuals forages to help renovate your pasture. He will also cover how to use annual forages in your grazing systems. Lunch will be provided for all those that attend. \nThose planning to attend will be required to RSVP by Friday\, July 15. You can RSVP by calling the Morrow County Extension Office at (419) 947-1070. \nFor additional questions\, contact Carri Jagger by email at jagger6@osu.edu or by phone at (419) 947-1070.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/using-annual-forages-in-your-pasture-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Scott Loeffler’s Farm\, 4 County Rd. 212\, Marengo\, OH\, 43334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasture Walk
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SUMMARY:Low-Stress Cattle Handling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Greenacres Temple Grandin Animal Handling Facility for a Low-stress Cattle Handling Workshop. Participants will learn how to efficiently handle cattle in tune with their natural instincts to improve safety and profitability. Stockmanship expert Curt Pate will lead the event and discuss cattle movement and handling\, facility design using a sweep tub/bud box\, loading and unloading trailers\, herd health and weaning/backgrounding best practices. Participants of all skills and backgrounds will take something form this workshop and improve their production efficiency and handling skills. \nParticipants of all skills and backgrounds will take something from this workshop and improve their production efficiency and handling skills. \nAttendees will learn more about: \n\nCattle movement and handling\nFacility design using a sweep tub / bud box\nLoading and unloading trailers\nHerd health and weaning\nBackgrounding best practices\n\nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/low-stress-cattle-handling-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenacres Temple Grandin Handling Facility\, 8300 Spooky Hollow Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenacres Foundation":MAILTO:research@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220623T200000
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SUMMARY:Native Warm Season Grass Pasture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenacres Foundation for dinner and discussion followed by a walk through native-grass pasture. Speakers will deliver insights into how native grasses can make your farm more sustainable\, profitable\, and resilient. An RSVP is required to attend this event. Please RSVP no later than 6/15/22. \nThis is an outdoor event and will occur rain or shine. Greenacres will provide dinner for guests at 5:30 PM. Dinner will be a farm-to-table style buffet dinner consisting of generatively-raised products from Greenacres. \nATTENDEES WILL LEARN ABOUT:\n\nThe process of native grass establishment\, including potential obstacles\nThe impact of various management practices on native grass quality\nThe benefits of native grasses on animal health and performance (including summer grazing and beating the “summer slump”)\nThe ecological benefits of native grasses including healthier soil\, cleaner water\, and pollinator and wildlife habitat\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n\nDr. Pat Keyser – Professor\, University of Tennessee Center for Native Grassland Management\nDr. Marília Chiavegato – Assistant Professor\, The Ohio State University\nChad Bitler – Research Director\, Greenacres Foundation\nBob Hendershot – ODA\, Retired NRCS Grasslands Coordinator\nMore speakers announced soon\n\nABOUT GREENACRES LEWIS TOWNSHIP\nGreenacres purchased this former tobacco and soybean farm in Brown County in 2018 and has been working to restore native pastures using generative farming techniques\, while establishing an education center for local school children. Partnering with the University of Tennessee Center for Native Grassland Management\, our research team has conducted trials on establishing native warm season grasses throughout the property and are looking forward to sharing their discoveries with the public.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/native-warm-season-grass-pasture-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenacres Lewis Township\, 7597 State Route 505\, Felicity\, OH\, 45120\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenacres Foundation":MAILTO:research@green-acres.org
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SUMMARY:A Forages for Horses Pasture Walk at Hocking College
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Forages for Horses Pasture Walk at Hocking College on Saturday\, April 30th from Noon-2 PM! RSVPS are due by April 22nd. Call Christine Gelley at 740-305-3173 or email gelley.2@osu.edu to confirm your attendance.
URL:https://ohioforage.com/event/a-forages-for-horses-pasture-walk-at-hocking-college/
LOCATION:OH
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Gelley":MAILTO:gelley.2@osu.edu
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