The Western NNY Dairy Grazers Dairy Discussion Group and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting three free on-farm healthy soils workshops for dairy and livestock operators who graze their cows and cattle. The workshops in Boonville, Lowville, and Hammond, will feature hands-on learning opportunities with the National Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer and soil health presenters.
Tuesday, July 26 11:00am – 2:00pm
SS Milkyway Farm/Scott Sawyer
2081 Thayer Hill Rd, Boonville
****Scott has observed improved soil health and yield on renovated pastures vs. those pastures that are still compacted after years of mechanized harvesting. See for yourself
Tuesday, July 26 6:00pm-8:30pm
Herrdale/Larry Herr Beef Farm
7161 West Road, Lowville
****Larry has placed a large emphasis on soil quality, selective grazing management rotation and tillage practices to support healthy soil and land productivity.
Wednesday, July 27 11:00am – 2:00pm
Ricky Bass Farm
101 Ireland Street, Hammond
****Using intensive grazing (move cows every 12 hours) Ricky has steadily improved soil and plant health on very shallow soils. 1st year on farm could graze only 10 weeks and now has ability to keep cows on pasture from May through September.
The National Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer is equipped to measure and demonstrate vital physical, chemical, and biological components of soil health. Workshop participants will use penetrometers to measure soil compaction, and see a demonstration of the Active Carbon test that measures how much food the soil contains for the biological organisms that support soil health.
No Registration necessary but letting us know you plan on attending allows us to communicate any cancellations or changes in arrangements