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Grassroots Program for Young and Beginning Graziers Expands
Iowa Ag Connection - 02/09/2016

The first-ever Grassroots Grazing program for young and beginning graziers was such a success last year that Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist, said the program is being expanded this year.

"This grazing management series is designed for young and beginning graziers, although anyone interested in basic grazing management is welcome to attend," he said. "Grassroots Grazing is a three-part series at two new locations, Corning and Ames. The Corning location begins Monday, Feb. 22, and the Ames location starts the following day, on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Session times are slightly different, so be sure to note the start time for your preferred location."

All participants will receive a resource manual for use throughout the course and at their farms. The first session includes discussion on controlling feed costs, goal setting for individual grazing systems and comparing various grazing programs. The second and third sessions will include pasture walks and additional meetings on dates determined by the participants.

"There is no fee to attend, but we strongly encourage preregistration to plan for the meal and ensure adequate materials for everyone," Sellers said. "Please register by Feb. 19 regardless of the location you will attend."

The date, time, address and contact information for the initial session at each location are listed below.

-- Corning, Feb. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- St. Patrick's Church, 607 6th St. (four blocks west of Casey's.) Contact: Joe Sellers, sellers@iastate.edu or 641-203-1270; Chris Clark, caclark@iastate.edu or 712-250-0070; Chris Nelson, Adams County Extension Office, 641-322-3184; or Brian Peterson, 641-322-3228.

-- Ames, Feb. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m. -- Iowa State University's Hansen Ag Student Learning Center, 2508 Mortensen Rd. Contact: Joe Sellers, sellers@iastate.edu or 641-203-1270; or Erika Lundy, ellundy@iastate.edu or 515-294-9881.

The series is provided by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and ISU Extension and Outreach beef program specialists will lead sessions with assistance from other producers and volunteers. In Corning, additional local sponsors are the Southern Iowa Forage and Livestock Committee and the Adams County Cattlemen's Association.


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