Rotational grazing is recognized as a way to utilize rangeland and
forages more efficiently.  A collaboration of experts from the Kansas
State Research & Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service and
private industry are joining together to offer this two day event.
The third annual Grazing school will be held September 11 and 12 at
the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 1737 S. Elm Street, in Ottawa Kansas
and various pastures in the area.
Special presenters, Mark Green Missouri NRCS and Wesley Tucker, an ag
economist with Missouri´s Extension Service will be participating and
sharing their experiences.  On the first evening a fencing
demonstration will be held, highlighting advances in electrified
fences.
Dale Strickler with Star Seed company will present information on
complimentary forages and share his experiences with rotational
grazing.
Doug Shoup, Area Extension Agronomist is on the program to help
participants learn the basics of grass growth.  Jaymelynn Farney,
Area Extension Animal Scientist, joins the group this year to
discuss, animal behavior and interaction as they graze.
David Kraft, NRCS State Rangeland Management Specialist will present
the Art and Science of Grazing, and along with Doug Spencer NRCS
Rangeland Conservationist will conduct a hands on pasture allocation
exercise.
The Grazing school is designed for adult learners, a maximum limit of
35 farms will be observed. Registration is $50 for the first person
from the farm or ranch, additional persons are $25 each.
Registration includes snacks, meals and proceedings.  Registration is
due by August 15th, send registration info to Frontier Extension
District, 128 West 15th Street, Lyndon Kansas 66451.
Question may be directed  to Rod Schaub, Frontier District Agent,
rschaub@ksu.edu or 785-828-4438.