[1] The [2] Granite State Graziers, a statewide network for grass-based farming, is sponsoring a Pasture Walk at Bonnie Brae Farms in Plymouth, NH, on Wednesday, June 8th, at 4:30 p.m. These series of Pasture Walks focus on fundamental grazing skills, and new and innovative practices, and are free and open to the public:

Pasture Walk: Bonnie Brae Farms

Granite State Graziers

Bonnie Brae Farms, Plymouth, NH

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

4:30–6 p.m., rain or shine

Spend an afternoon in Plymouth at Bonnie Brae Farms exploring how grazing figures into the way Henry Ahern raises red deer. The walk will be held Wednesday, June 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., rain or shine.

 

Bonnie Brae Farms has been producing locally grown, farm-raised venison since 1994. The farm is owned and operated by Henry, who represents the third generation to farm the land. His first deer arrived in early 1994, and they have proven to be a perfect fit.

 

Fawns pose special challenges in the rotational grazing system used at Bonnie Brae Farms. Henry will also discuss some challenges that those of us with more standard-issue animals might face: pasture flooding and thistle. He’ll also show us a gravel pit that he’s reclaiming for grazing.

 

Bonnie Brae Farms meat products have no antibiotics, steroids, or added hormones. The animals eat grass and hay, as well as some grain, which is useful as a management tool. Roasts, steaks, burger, sausage and more are available at the farm, at the Concord Farmers Market, or by mail order. The farm offers breeding stock and their own velvet antler nutritional supplements. They are open year round.

 

Directions to Bonnie Brae Farms: Interstate 93 (Northbound and Southbound): Take a left at Exit 24 (Ashland) onto Route 3 N. Drive two miles. Deer farm is at red brick house and a barn on the right hand side of the road. Ph: 603-536-3880, fax: 603-536-2649; or email: [3] admin@bonniebraefarms.com. Visit their web site: [4] www.bonniebraefarms.com.

 

The pasture walk is free and open to the public. Donations to the Granite State Graziers will be gladly accepted at the event.

 

Granite State Graziers is a collaborative effort of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and UNH Cooperative Extension.  For more information, contact GSG coordinator Bill Fosher ([5] news@grazenh.com) or 399-9975

For more information: [6] www.grazenh.com.