‘Intro to Grazing’ Workshop April 12 in La Crosse
CONTACT: Heather Flashinski, LSP, 715-289-4896
3/22/08
LA CROSSE, Wis. — An increasing number of farmers in the Upper Midwest are turning to managed rotational grazing as a way to raise livestock in a manner that is profitable, efficient and protects the environment. The basics of setting up a grazing plan will be the focus of a special workshop Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market Street, in La Crosse. This workshop is being sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings program. Non-Farm Beginnings participants will be charged a $20 fee. To register and for more information, contact Heather Flashinski at 715-289-4896 or fbse@landstewardshipproject.org.
The workshop will be led by Howard Moechnig of Midwest Grasslands. Moechnig has extensive experience setting up grazing plans for farmers throughout the region. During the workshop, he will help participants work through optimal paddock location/size, watering options, lane set-ups and monitoring methods. Forage management will also be covered. Participants are encouraged to bring aerial photos, soils maps and topographical maps of their own farms so they can begin planning.
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