(Frost-free) Water Infrastructure for Grazing Operations
Join BAV and the team at Sky High Farm to learn more about water infrastructure for year-round grazing operations. Featuring a tour of Sky High Farm’s frost-free water infrastructure accompanied by in-depth presentations from Russ Wilson of Wilson Land & Cattle Company who consulted on the project. This workshop is best suited for graziers who are looking for affordable ways to improve access to water in conjunction with intensive rotational management, especially those looking to extend their grazing season into the colder months or bale graze through the winter.
Russ Wilson owns and manages a 220 acre adaptive grazing system in Northwest Pennsylvania where livestock are pastured over 300 days per year. With more than 40 years of practical experience in agriculture, he has learned how proper forage management and species diversity can pay dividends for livestock production and soil health. Russ employs a low input and skillful management approach to make sure the farm delivers profitability and provides an enjoyable place to work.
Lunch is included in registration, and join us after the workshop for a farmer gathering at the Stissing Center in Pine Plains (NY).Please contact Ben Crockett if you have any dietary restrictions (ben@berkshireagventures.org)
Workshop will begin at 51 Hall Hill Road, Ancram, NY 12502 and end at the Stissing Center (2950 Church St, Pine Plains, NY)
To minimize biosecurity risks and disease transfer between farms, please wear boots you don't wear on your own farm OR boots you can wash OR be prepared to wear 'booties' over the shoes you wear.
Join us after the workshop from 5-7pm for a FREE farmer gathering at the Stissing Center - connect and catch-up with other local farmers as another busy growing season comes to a close. Use this link to register for the farmer gathering!
Are you wanting even more grazing knowledge? Check out Grazing Nutrition with Woody Lane at Kinderhook Farm on October 18th
Other questions? Ticket price a barrier for you to attend? Please reach out to Ben Crockett at BAV for answers and accomodations:
[by email] ben@berkshireagventures.org
[by phone] (413) 238-1822
