PASTURE WALKS
& SOILS WALKS
2022 Pasture Walks & Soils Walks
We will continue to host pasture walks in 2022 with COVID safety precautions in place. Our events will be outside and there will be plenty of hand sanitizer. Please be advised that attending events is done at your own risk and comfort, and events may be canceled if necessary. Reach out to our grazing team if you have any questions.
See below for upcoming events!
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Pasture Walk Sept 22nd
ANIMAL HANDLING SYSTEMS
September 22nd, 2pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Jeff and Michaela Levich's Farm, Bella Hof Farms, to see their revised cattle chute system and take a look at the handling system they've set up for pasture hogs.
Please RSVP to amalia.priest@goldensandsrcd.org
Bigalke Soil Walk
BUILDING SOIL HEALTH
September 29th, 5pm - 7pm
At this event we will be discussing soil health by utilizing a soil pit dug on site. Going over soil health testing with Midwest Laboratories. Then learning how to build compost and the benefits of compost teas for plant growth.
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Boerson Farms Soil Walk
GRAZING VS VEGETABLES SOIL IMPACTS
October 13th, 2022 1pm - 3pm
Come and learn how Boerson Farms in Green Lake County has been utilizing rotational grazing, silvopasture development and minimum till vegetables to build their soil health.
Past 2022 Events:
Pasture Walk August 3rd
RAISING LIVESTOCK ORGANICALLY
August 3rd, 2022 5pm-7pm
Join us for an evening pasture walk hosted by John and Denise Hilgart to hear from Dr. Paul Dettloff, retired Staff Veterinarian for Organic Valley, discussing holistic practices in caring for cattle and other livestock!
Thank you to our farm hosts and collaborating partners for making these events possible!
