This new program, offered through the Master Grazer Program, was a one-day school meant for those who had participated in a previous grazing program.
The program was designed to be used as a refresher course and to increase participant knowledge and to go more in-depth on important forage and animal topics.
More than 70 participants traveled throughout the farm’s beef unit in groups and visited various stations.
Topics included updates on new research through University of Kentucky agriculture, dealing with current drought conditions, health considerations for the grazing ruminant, herbicide use in pastures, and more.
On-farm demonstrations included ultra-high density grazing versus traditional rotational grazing, grazing corn and bermudagrass, and summer annual forage options.
The next traditional Kentucky Grazing School is scheduled for Sept. 11-12 in Versailles, Kentucky.
This two-day program will focus on fall grazing. There is a $50 registration fee which includes lunch both days and materials. Pre-registration is necessary.
Contact Lyndsay Jones, Master Grazer Program Coordinator, at (859) 257-7512 or by email to register.
The Master Grazer Program is funded through the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. FG
PHOTOS
TOP: Dr. Ray Smith, extension forage specialist, addressing the group.
MIDDLE: Dr. Garry Lacefield, extension forage specialist, discussing benefits of new tall fescue varieties.
BOTTOM: The group at the ultra-high density grazing demonstration area. Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, beef cattle specialist, and Ray Smith covered this topic. Photos courtesy of University of Kentucky.
