A2B-Lanc*st*r Farming, Saturday, October 10, 1998 Grazing is one of many farming options, and pastures are another source of feed that deserve your consideration. There are many systems of grazing and many ways of feeding and managing cattle on pasture. Explore the advantages and disadvantages, and the economics of the vanous systems. 1 Some advantages: Less start-up capital is needed for machinery, equipment, storage facilities, etc. However, it is hard to "save" start-up capital that has already been invested in non-salable assets such as poured concrete silos, etc. Some capital investments can be partially recovered by selling assets no longer needed, such as machinery and equipment. Well-managed pastures are very productive, and a source of good quality feed. Purchased feed costs can be reduced. Herd health can improve, but under poor management, it can deteriorate. Soil conservation is improved. Cropping costs are reduced. Peak labor demands during the traditional planting and harvesting seasons is reduced. 2. Some disadvantages: Dairy Production Extension agent Stanley Fultz of Maryland Cooperative Extension will lead a panel dis cussion on grazing and its effects on farmland in the Mid- Atlantic region. Leading suppli ers to the dairy industry will be on hand to present new technol ogy to industry participants. 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Shirk Penn State Extension Agent Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Continued from Pago A 1) a.m. on Nov. 10, with meeting and program events scheduled from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Luncheon will be served. All events take place at Hagerstown’s Four Points Hotel. Details of the program are available from MDIA headquar ters at MDIA, Suite 1100, 1629 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, (202) 293-0476. ffi, Managing pastures intensively for maximum profit requires intense management. You must manage pastures for yield, for feed quality, and for stand persistency. It takes about three years for pastures to develop a dense, productive sod. In the mean time, yields can be less than optimum and feed supplies may have to be supplemented with additional purchased feeds, or herd size reduced to match the amount of feed that is available. Managing pastured cows for good levels of milk production requires more, not less, management. It can be more challenging than managing high producing herds in confinement The availability and quality of feed available from pastures need to be checked frequently so modifications can be made to current feeding programs, and so pasture paddocks and feeding programs can be managed to meet the herd’s future needs. Water needs to be supplied to all pasture areas. Fences need to be kept in good repair and moved almost on a daily basis When pastures slow down in hot dry periods, more stored feeds are needed *° made J t oharvest excess pasture growth. Because these plots are smaller and because they mature at different times, it becomes more difficult to plan hay harvesting schedules and the hay harvesting schedules will also affect when these plots, will be ready to graze in the future. g. Lush pastures contain a lot of soluble protein, and they arc low in fiber. Adding more fiber and soluble carbohydrates to the ration is beneficial. When cows are getting most of their forage needs from pasture, it becomes difficult to feed ensiled feeds fast enough to keep ahead of spoilage, especially with small herds. Trust Sponsors Bth Annual Harvest Fest YORK (York Co.) - The Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County will sponsor its Bth annual Harvest Fest at Brown’s Orchard Farm Market in Loganville on Oct. 24 - 25. Hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fest features games for the kids, great food, and enter tainment. Pennyroyal and Coyle School of Irish Dance will be the featured performers on Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. A Tai Chi demonstration will fol low. FARMLUND, INC. ROUND BALE WRAPPER LOAD-WRAP-TRANSPORT-UNLOAD ONE MAN OPERATION Wholesale Distributor HAMILTON EQUIPMENT, Inc. 567 South Reading Road, Ephrata, Pa 17522 717-733-7951 PENNSYLVANIA Berwick - C.H. 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