Livestock Roadshow 2023
March 17, 2023 @ 9:00AM — March 31, 2023 @ 3:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Join Us For Our 2023 Workshop Series
Register for one or more of these workshops. The workshops are free, but registration is needed for a meal count, nametags, a follow up survey, and to provide any information on any changes to the events. This project has been funded through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act
This series will focus on improving soil health and grazing practices to protect the environment and improve water quality and farm/ranch profitability.
March 13-17, 2023 (program repeats daily)
Mankato, Belleville, Washington, Axtell, and Holton
GRAZING MANAGEMENT TO EXTEND GRAZING SEASON
Jim Gerrish, Grazing Expert and Consultant
This workshop will focus on grazing cover crops and alternative forages to extend the grazing season through the fall and winter months, keeping livestock out of confined feeding areas. Jim will also discuss the economic advantages of grazing cover crops and how to make every drop of water count.
March 18, 2023
Emporia, KS
SURVIVING THE DROUGHT AND MANAGING TOUGH TIMES
Jim Gerrish, Grazing Expert and Consultant This workshop will focus on:
- How to Survive the Drought
- How to Make Every Drop of Water Count
- Extending the Grazing Season with Alternative Forages
- Managing Cow Costs for Economic Return
March 28-31, 2023 (program repeats daily)
Mankato, Belleville, Washington, and Axtell
FEEDING AND WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Will Boyer, K-State Extension Watershed Specialist for NE Kansas
Herschel George, K-State Extension Specialist
This workshop will focus on livestock feeding and watering alternatives on grazing lands and solutions to fencing concerns. Discussions will include feeding sites and the use of solar livestock watering systems during summer and winter months to improve herd health.
Workshop Location information:
Mankato:
Mankato Armory
217 S. High Street
Mankato, KS 66956
Belleville:
North Central KS Fairgrounds 4-H Building
901 O Street
Belleville, KS 66935
Washington:
First National Bank
No. 101 C Street
Washington, KS 66968
Axtell:
St. Michaels Parish
605 Elm Street
Axtell, KS 66403
Holton:
Evangel United Methodist Church
227 Pennsylvania Avenue
Holton, KS 66436
Emporia:
Bowyer Community Building
Lyon County Fairgrounds
2700 W Highway 50
Emporia, KS 66801
