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Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This event is free and all are welcome, but space is limited so please register without delay!

Note: In the case of cancellation due to "extreme winter weather" (think: road closings and emergency weather declarations) a cancellation email will be sent to those who have registered by 7pm on Friday, January 10th.

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?
Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?
Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer?
Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?

If you answered Yes to any of these questions, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase the First-ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

You'll see beef cattle grazing round bales strategically fed on pasture and silvopastures to improve pasture quality and productivity.
You'll see the realities of efficient winter feeding on pasture, while protecting soils and prioritizing animals welfare and performance.
You'll see demos of the "right tools for the job" including freeze-resistant water systems and "living barns"
You'll hear different perspectives on hay "waste" and its contributions to pasture improvement.
You'll see if this is a practice that makes sense for your farm (we think it will!)

The walk will start promptly at 10am and finish around noon, followed by a light lunch and friendly conversations. Please dress for the weather and expect to walk up to a half mile in snowy and/or muddy pasture conditions.

Questions can be directed to:

Troy Bishopp: (315) 749-4528; Northeast Region Coordinator, National Grazing Lands Coalition
Betsy Hicks: bjh246@cornell.edu; Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team

This workshop is part of a National USDA-NRCS CIG Grant by the University of Kentucky Research Foundation entitled: Bale Grazing: A Practical, Low-Cost, and Environmentally-Sound Management Strategy to Winter Beef Cattle. The project partner states are Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. You can learn more by visiting https://news.ca.