Grazier program set

A six-part Certified Grazier program will begin June 4 in Fairfield.

In addition to June 4, meetings are set for July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 5.

The program was piloted in 2012. Past participants in the Greenhorn Grazing series or other in-depth grazing programs will benefit from this ?next level? program.

The program will include both classroom and in-the-field sessions.

Informational sessions discuss different management strategies and how to apply them to participants? land. Personalized sessions provide in-depth information on specific topics that can be incorporated into grazing plan. Networking gives participants the chance to discuss different strategies with producers and to develop a plan tailored to their resources and goals.

Practical experience allows producers to see actual on-farm results of the management techniques. Mentoring works to build relationships between participants and experienced graziers, as well as university and industry personnel to develop productive, cost-effective grazing systems.

The $100 registration fee includes a meal at each session and a reference guide.

For more information, call Byron Leu at 641-799-2298, Joe Sellers at 641-203-1270 or Certified Grazier Program Coordinator Brian Peterson at 641-344-1026.