The Southwind Extension District, in partnership with the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and the Natural Resource Conservation Service, will host the 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing School in Bronson May 5 and 6.
The two-day workshop is for beginning and experienced grazers, focusing on management-intensive grazing (MiG), a flexible approach to using a rotational grazing system where paddock size, stocking density, and grazing timing is adjusted based on available forage.
Attendees will learn how MiG could benefit their operation, and how to implement MiG to their farm.
On the first day, topics will focus on agronomic principles to maintain healthy pastures using MiG. Attendees will learn how to correctly calculate stocking rates, how to match animal needs to available forages, and how to properly manage grass pastures.
Day 2 topics will focus on using modern technology to build the infrastructure needed to practice MiG. Attendees will learn how to build and use electric fence, how to implement and manage water resources, and will get a glimpse of how using E-collars on grazing cattle could work in Southeast Kansas.
The 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing Schools will focus on sound grazing practices that can be implemented into any grazing operation, regardless if rotational grazing is being practiced. The program will focus on grazing cattle, but practices can be easily adjusted for any grazing animal.
The 2023 Eastern Kansas Grazing School is limited to 35 farms/location, so prompt registration is recommended.
To register, contact the Southwind Extension District at 620-223-3720, or visit www.southwind.k-state.edu/agriculture and click on the “Events” tab.
