Mansfield short course to explore pasturing from the ground up

  • 2020-03-16
Animal husbandry has been practiced for thousands of years, but the face of raising cows, sheep and other species for meat and milk has changed somewhat in modern times, and short course will offer an insiders’ view.

This learning opportunity, which has been dubbed “Pastures for Profit” will teach the fundamentals of pasture evaluation, use and management. It will be held in Mansfield over the course of three evenings, and is being offered thanks to support from the Morrow, Ashland, Crawford and Richland Soil and Water Conservation Districts, as well as several other supporting government departments.

The first evening, the class will investigate setting up a piece of land for pasture, right from the ground on up. It will explore soil fertility, how to select which forage species will be grown, and how to choose plants that will meet the nutritional requirements of the animals being raised. The next evening will focus on environmental issues, fencing, watering, paddock design, and also the economic side of grazing.

The fee to register for this short course is $50 per person, and this includes dinner on two nights of the program. A resource notebook is also included, and items like these can be prepared by area Print shops. Those who do not require the resource notebook will only need to pay a registration fee of $20.

This opportunity for local farmers to explore the benefits of pasturing will be offered from April 1 to 4. It will be held at the Longview Center.


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