This tour features hands-on activities with cattle on pastures. Producers will leave with an understanding of paddock fencing and watering system components, with in-depth discussion about evaluation of diverse cover crop mixes including rooting structure and soil health indicators.
Managing Livestock Pastures with Alternative Forages tour
High stock density grazing will be demonstrated with a small herd of cattle, and we will talk about the use of alternative forages for pasture production. Other topics will soil health principles for both cropping and how annual forages can be used to renovate a degraded pasture without doing any tillage.
Bus leaves Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.; and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
*Note: No restrooms will be available; walking and standing involved; accessible from the grounds by walking. If you miss the bus, the site accessible by walking to the pasture above the Main Horse Arena.
2025 Event Information
Dates
August 12, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 13, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 14, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
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2025 Event Information
Dates
August 12, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 13, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 14, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
Social Media
