Great Lakes International Grazing WOOSTER, Ohio Experi enced graziers know that a good pasture offers the right mix of forages to meet the needs of then livestock. In that sense, the program at the sixth Great Lakes Interna tional Grazing Conference, scheduled for Feb. 12-13 at the Shipshewana Antique Auction Bam in Shipshewana, Ind., of fers a balanced mixture of topics to meet the needs of beginning and experienced graziers alike, according to Tom Noyes of the Ohio State University Extension and a member of the planning committee for the conference. The planning committee is comprised of resource people from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Noyes said that the one of the benefits to conferences such as this one is the fact that graziers not only have access to several key resource people, but it also gives them the opportunity to Sil-AII 4X4 By Alltech - a World Leader 4 Bacteria - 4 Enzymes Supplies 95 Billion CPU’s / ton of Corn Silage 190 Billion CPU’s / ton Haylage & HMEC 4 select bacteria strains not just 2 Enzymes supply food for the bacteria Regular price $.35/ton corn silage $.70/ton haylage & HMEC Compare & Save ssss 10% Discount paid by Jan. 15, 2001 Call 877/389-8527 or 717/656-0067 Since 1929, Mt. Joy has served the local Dairy Industry. Now grown to over 300 members, the Co-Op continues that commitment to marketing our member’s milk in 10 counties. • Local Markets • Local Board of Directors/Member Controlled • Mt. Joy’s own trucking • High dollar over-order premiums are all reasons why Mt. Joy continues to be the leader in the area Once again, 2000 has been another banner year of growth for the m co-op! Here is a list of the farms added: 26 Lancaster County 7 Chester County J 4 Berks County 3 Lebanon County " 3 Juniata County 3 Franklin County 1 Cumberland County 1 Perry County A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THOSE FARMS WHO JOINED THE "MOUNT JOY FAMILY" IN 2000 - AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! meet and exchange ideas with other producers. The conference kicks off Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. and concludes on Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. The first day is jam-packed with educational information for dairy, beef, and sheep producers. Topics for dairy producers in cluding managing an expanding grass-based dairy, presented by Benue Van Dalfsen; an update on the Great Lakes Grazing Net work Dairy Economics Project, presented by Tom Kriegl and Bill Bivens, and planning and man aging a seasonal dairy presented by David McCartney, Steve Hoo ley, and Tom Cordes. Topics for sheep producers in clude pasture lambing, presented by Janet McNally; predator con trol, presented by Eric House holder and Dave Schott; and sheep budgets and records, pres ented by Tom McConnell. Topics for beef producers in clude more sss from rotational grazing beef cows on fescue, pres ented by Curt WATERLESS TOILETS “SUN-MAR” Composting /<T<Zeu\ Toilets / Several models available / including non-electric / I •NO Septic System' Kkl( J •NO Chemicals \ Save the Environment! \ \ I Recycle Back to Nature l \ f -^Lj FREE: 12 Page Color Catalog We Perform Septic Inspections St Certifications ECO-TECH Call Today 1-800-879 0973 (SfiiHstmasy Rincker; managing grazing sys tems for maximum grazing sea son: animal considerations, pres ented by John Johns; and beef stocker grazing for profit, pres ented by Andy Fadorson. The first day also features a special session related to the in teraction between animals and the grazing process. The session titled “Why Animals Do What They Do” covers topics such as “How Animals See The World Around Them,” presented by Dr. Ed Pajor; plant-herbivore inter actions by Darrell Emmick; and facilities and handling skills: how to be smarter than a cow, pres ented by Dr. Ben Bartlett. Evening activities include din ner and a panel discussion by Janet McNally, Dr. David Zart man, and Troy Bishop, titled “Grazing is More Than Grass.” The second day of the confer ence gets underway at 6 a.m. with an early bird buffet break fast and roundtable discussions on topics including rye grass management, marketing, forage ■ ■ »• « ■fl amount FARMERS 2.CUXicty 7f€cl£ 7>’u*e(uc&t 1-800-860-6569 • 717-653-5431 Conference Feb. budgeting, neighbor’s pasture, organic production, and grass cash. Following the .breakfast and discussion, concurrent breakout sessions introduce potential or beginning graziers to the science and management practices needed for a successful grazing operation and also offer experi enced graziers the latest informa tion on grazing practices. For experienced graziers, the topics include creative grazing, presented by Troy Bishopp and Wendell Miller; fertilizing for profit, presented by Cliff Little; and extending the grazing sea son, presented by Dr. David Zartman. Beginning graziers will learn the art and science of grazing during sessions on managing the pasture for yield, quality and persistence by Dr. Keith John son; lanes: how many, size, and construction, presented by Tom Noyes; and water: how much do you need, where do you need it, and how do you get it there? presented by Dr. Stephen Hawk ins. The conference wraps up with a general afternoon session cov ering timely topics for graziers DiscdlrX fewer fysir, ..... " '-V mr^-'r JOY^m CO-OP Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 23, 2000-A27 such as soil health and fertility by Dr. Dick Harwood, a GLCI update by Bob Drake and phos phorous supplementation and the environment presented by Tom Noyes. Also to be presented are graz ing riparian areas, presented by Ralph Lantz; carbon sequencing, presenting by John Caveny; and making grass silage, presented by Dr. Keith Bolsen. The cost of the conference is $65 ($7O after Feb. 7) for the first person from each farm and $55 ($65 after Feb. 7) for each addi tional person from the farm if the reservations are made prior to Feb. 7. This fee includes regis tration, breaks, trade show, pro ceedings, and Tuesday lunch. The (optional) dinner on Mon day evening is $l5. Checks should be made pay able to LaGrange Soil and Water Conservation District. All fees should be paid in U.S. funds. Registrations should be mailed to Donna Hunter, LaGrange Soil and Water Conservation District, 910 South Detroit Street, La- Grange, IN 46761. Deadline for conference registration is Feb. 7. After that date, contact (219) 463-3471 for registration inform ation. 12-13 ft*
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