Mid-Ohio Valley Grazing Conference

Do not miss this opportunity to learn from the region’s “Who’s Who” among forages and pasture management. Ohio State University Extension, West Virginia University Extension, Wash-ington County Farm Bureau, Washington Soil and Water Conservation District, and The Career Center, Adult Technical Training is pleased to offer our region the Mid-Ohio Valley Grazing Conference where individuals can interact with specialists who are at the top of their profession. To keep the cost low, the event is funded through Ohio Farm Bureau and the OSU Barrett Family Endowment Fund.

Registration is required! Open conference brochure (see "Attachments" above), print and complete the form at the bottom of the brochure, detach and return with a check for $20 per person to: OSU Extension, Attn: Peggy, 202 Davis Ave., Marietta OH 45750

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 Registration - coffee and refreshments from Jeremiah’s Coffee House
9:00 – 10:00 – Pasture Soil Fertility - Bob Hendershot, retired State Grassland Conservationist, NRCS
10:00 – 11:00 – Pasturing from the Animal’s Perspective - Mark Sulc,  OSU Extension Forage Specialist
11:00 – 12:00 - Pasture Management and Measuring Forage Availability - Edward B. Rayburn, WVU Extension Specialist
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch - provided by Big K’s Catering
1:00 – 3:00 - Pasture Walk: Observe the host farm’s pasture to reinforce the concepts and lessons from morning presentations.