Extension Communications
Extension 4-H Youth Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3630
(515) 294-9915
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Extension Communications |
5/18/04
Contacts:
Rachel E. Martin, Iowa Beef Center, (515) 294-9124, remartin@iastate.edu
Carl Neifert, Iowa State University Extension, (515) 462-1001, cneifert@iastate.edu
June Pasture Walk Features Rotational Grazing
BAXTER, Iowa -- The Iowa Beef Center kicks off the 2004 series of Pasture
Walks on June 23 at the Jon Northrup farm near Baxter, Iowa.
"Our pasture walks have been popular in the past for their relevance and
convenience, and this event will be no different," says Carl Neifert, Iowa
State University (ISU) Extension field specialist. "Rotational grazing is
raising a lot of eyebrows, and producers can see such a program in action at
this event," he
adds.
Pasture walks are a unique learning experience where the pasture itself is the classroom. Producers can see first-hand new management techniques, examine forage issues and see the effects on the beef herd.
Dan Morrical, ISU Extension sheep specialist, will discuss the keys to success for rotational grazing, and will be joined by Stephen Barnhart, ISU Extension forage specialist, who will teach producers how to identify and manage grass and legume species. Jon Northrup, host of the pasture walk, will talk about the challenges and rewards of grazing 20 cow-calf pairs on 20 acres.
Northrup's farm is located at 7452 N 95th Ave W, or about one mile west of the Baxter athletic complex. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no registration fee, but farmers are asked to RSVP by contacting Jasper County ISU Extension office at (641) 792-6433 or (800) 811-7081.
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