Multi-Species Grazing for Sustainable Farming
Webinar Details
When:
Feb 5, 2013 3:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:02 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Reviewed for Continued Content Relevance: 08/2016
Presenter(s):
- Greg Brann, State Grazing Lands Specialist, USDA NRCS - Tennessee, and Owner-Operator of Big Spring Farm
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) - 1 hour ARPAS Credit
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
- Society for Range Management (SRM) - 1 hour SRM Credit
Virtual Event Format:
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Learn how multi-species grazing can boost your farm’s productivity and sustainability! Join NRCS and grazing expert Greg Brann as he shares real-world strategies for integrating livestock to improve pastures, control weeds, and increase income.
Discover how integrating multiple livestock species can lead to healthier pastures, improved nutrient cycling, increased profitability, and more resilient farming systems. In this engaging webinar, long-time NRCS specialist and experienced producer Greg Brann shares insights from over 30 years of conservation work and his personal journey transforming a traditional cattle operation into a thriving multi-species grazing system.
Participants will learn about fencing strategies, species compatibility, rotational grazing techniques, and the economic and ecological benefits of adding sheep, goats, and even hogs to existing cattle operations. Whether you’re a producer, planner, or conservation professional, this session offers practical, field-tested knowledge for enhancing sustainability on working farms.
The following topics will be discussed: 1) Livestock species and stocking rate as dynamic factors that depend on vegetation species and management; 2) How to get started with fencing and cost-effective methods to retrofit it for multi-species grazing; 3) Livestock management for reduced reliance on dewormers, fertilizer, equipment, and herbicides; 4) Livestock guardians and introducing new species; 5) Forage management for improved soil health and functioning of the soil; and 6) Forage and animal diversity. Additionally, this presentation will cover management and facilities needed for all seasons.
This webinar is sponsored by the USDA NRCS East and West National Technology Support Centers.
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This webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth 
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