The University of Kentucky will host the Kentucky Fall Grazing Conference on October 31 and November 1. The conference will focus on low-stress livestock handling, a critical component of rotational grazing systems.
The conference will focus on low-stress livestock handling, a critical component of rotational grazing systems. Speakers include nationally renowned experts Curt Pate, Lewis Sapp, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Chris McBurney, and Greg Brann.
Speakers for the events include:
• Curt Pate – nationally renowned low-stress livestock handling expert with a unique focus on reducing stress in grazing systems.
• Lewis Sapp – nationally recognized fencing expert with extensive experience in both temporary and permanent fencing systems.
• Jeff Lehmkuhler – UK beef specialist and award-winning extension educator with more than 20 years of experience designing flexible watering systems.
• Chris McBurney – livestock facilities expert with more than 25 years of experience in designing, fabricating, and installing livestock facilities throughout the eastern United States.
• Greg Brann – owner of Big Spring Farm in Allen County. He has more than 40 years of experience and extensive knowledge of grassland ecosystems, grazing management, and mixed-species grazing.
The conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. each day and run until 3:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to pre-register.
Advance registration is $45 per person; day-of registration is $60 per person and student registration is $15.
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