Contact: Lynn A. Bliven
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Phone: 585.268.7644 ext. 18
E-mail: lao3@cornell.edu
July 7, 2024
Rotational Grazing & Soil Health Beef Pasture Walk – held rain or shine.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an interactive pasture walk focused on the relationship of rotational grazing and soil health.
Our host is farm owner, Rob Chamberlain, he will share knowledge gained through his experience managing a grazing operation for his 160 head crossbred herd, heavy influence on Devon breeding. He is currently running cow/calf pairs throughout the grazing season, marketing grassfed feeders year-round. He will also discuss the installation of a solar water system which was key to improving the ability to rotate cattle more intensively and improve gains on pasture. NRCS Soil Scientist Matt Havens & Zach Warning will discuss what you can learn about the health of your soil from pit along with other soil health demonstrations. Katelyn Miller, SWNY Forage Management Specialist, will be on hand to discuss timing for weed management in pasture systems. Grazing sticks, provided by NRCS, will also be available for beginner graziers. Lynn Bliven, CCE Allegany County, will introduce this tool.
Light refreshments and beverages provided. Please wear clean boots! Disposable boots will be available. The Chamberlain Farm is located at 6639 County Road 43 in Angelica, NY. Look for signs to CCE event, you’ll travel .9 of a mile from road on farm lane. It’s well maintained and there is room to turn around at the top. Registration not required however preferred to help us with planning for refreshment and handouts: contact Lynn Bliven at lao3@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644 x18 to register.
Pasture walks are one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County (CCE-Allegany). The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. For more information, call 585-268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Photo credit: Lynn Bliven
Lynn A. Bliven
Agriculture & Natural Resources Issue Leader
Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County
5435A County Rd 48
Belmont, NY 14813
