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.
High stock density grazing will be demonstrated with a small herd of Angus cattle, and we’ll talk about the use of alternative forages for pasture production. Other topics will soil health principles for both cropping and livestock operations using a rainfall simulator demonstration and how annual forages can be used to renovate a degraded pasture without doing any tillage.
Bus leaves Tuesday at 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.
2024 Event Information
Dates
August 13, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 14, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 15 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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2024 Event Information
Dates
August 13, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 14, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 15 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
