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NH Grazing Conference

Posted By Sara Zoe On January 19, 2010 @ 3:15 pm In learning, grow your own | No Comments

4th NH Grazing Conference - Grazing Greener Pastures
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 8am-4pm
[1] Registration

The 4th NH Statewide Grazing Conference will focus on land utilization and building soils to increase herd health, Gregg Judy, author of “No Risk Ranching” and “Comeback Farm”, will discuss his success with holistic high density grazing, multi-species and custom grazing on leased land, while Doug Gunnick, author of “Sustainable Farming Guide Book”, will guide folks through the fundamentals of growing grass with animal nutrition and health in mind. Throughout the day, area speakers will lend insight into grazing fundamentals and developing a grazing plan, parasites as they relate to grazing practices, organic feeding systems, and fundamentals of balanced rationing, the benefits and how-to’s of converting your dairy to a pasture-based operation, and fencing fundamentals.

[2] Brochure listing the day’s events

Location: Southern NH University - 2500 N. River Road, Manchester NH
Fee: Registration is $30.00 per person and $25.00 for each additional person from the same farm. Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registrations postmarked after February 20, 2010 - does not guarantee meals. A coupon code is required to register additional people, call Mary West at 603-796-2151.
Sponsored by:
The Granite State Graziers, with support from the USDA-NRCS, UNH Cooperative Extension, and the North Country RC&D Council.
For more information: Call Mary West at 603-796-2151


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[2] Brochure listing the day’s events: http://extension.unh.edu/Counties/Merrimack/Docs/4thNHGrazingConference10.pdf

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