Celebrate the first year of dedicated pasture research at Philo Ridge Farm with the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s Pasture and Farming & Climate Change programs as we spend a day looking at research projects, enjoying demonstrations, and learning from a national pasture expert.
The day will feature:
(1) Grazing research (cover crops for soil health and animal performance; forage production and quality of semi-shaded forages, heat stress and animal behavior and comfort with Juan Alvez, and a discussion Joshua Faulkner on the woodchip heavy-use area in place on the farm).
(2) Soil health demonstration (Cornell Cooperative Extension educator Fay Benson will bring a “soil health trailer” and other tools to demonstrate soil health, water infiltration and runoff of different crops, included well-managed pastures and Joshua Faulkner will talk about his CIG Compaction project).
(3) A pasture walk and presentation with noted grazing expert and consultant Jim Gerrish.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Cheryl Herrick at 802-656-5459 or cheryl.herrick@uvm.edu by July 23.
