STOCKTON, Ill. - The Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and will conclude at about 3:30 p.m.
Speakers will address farm-related issues and relate their topics to drought recovery and managing future droughts. Topics and speakers include:
• "Rotational Grazing Basics" by Steve Hollister, retired area resource conservationist, USDA-NRCS.
• "Establishing Pastures and Hay" by Jim Morrison, retired University of Illinois Extension crops educator.
• "Pasture Forage Quality Pays Dividends" by Rhonda Gildersleeve, associate professor and Extension grazing specialist, University of Wisconsin Ag and Natural Resources Extension and UW Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences.
• "Portable Irrigation" by Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension educator, environment and energy stewardship.
• "Grazing Cover Crops/Annuals" by Dean Oswald, retired University of Illinois Extension animal systems educator.
• Marketing panel, with representatives from Arnold's Farm, AJ's Lena Maid Meats and Equity Livestock Association.
The event will conclude with a question and answer session.
The cost for the conference is $20 per person if paid by Friday, Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, registration is $30 per person. Seating may be limited. Registration cost includes all materials provided by speakers and lunch. For more information, contact Maggie Guenzler at (815) 858-2273 or emailing guenzler@illinois.edu. To sign up, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.
Businesses associated with agriculture are welcome to host a booth at the conference for a $50 fee. The cost includes table and registration/meal for one person. For vendor booth information, contact Mike Malon at (815) 858-3418 or by emailing him at Michael.Malon@il.nacdnet.net.
Speakers will address farm-related issues and relate their topics to drought recovery and managing future droughts. Topics and speakers include:
• "Rotational Grazing Basics" by Steve Hollister, retired area resource conservationist, USDA-NRCS.
• "Establishing Pastures and Hay" by Jim Morrison, retired University of Illinois Extension crops educator.
• "Pasture Forage Quality Pays Dividends" by Rhonda Gildersleeve, associate professor and Extension grazing specialist, University of Wisconsin Ag and Natural Resources Extension and UW Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences.
• "Portable Irrigation" by Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension educator, environment and energy stewardship.
• "Grazing Cover Crops/Annuals" by Dean Oswald, retired University of Illinois Extension animal systems educator.
• Marketing panel, with representatives from Arnold's Farm, AJ's Lena Maid Meats and Equity Livestock Association.
The event will conclude with a question and answer session.
The cost for the conference is $20 per person if paid by Friday, Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, registration is $30 per person. Seating may be limited. Registration cost includes all materials provided by speakers and lunch. For more information, contact Maggie Guenzler at (815) 858-2273 or emailing guenzler@illinois.edu. To sign up, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.
Businesses associated with agriculture are welcome to host a booth at the conference for a $50 fee. The cost includes table and registration/meal for one person. For vendor booth information, contact Mike Malon at (815) 858-3418 or by emailing him at Michael.Malon@il.nacdnet.net.
