2010 California Grazing Academy
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Sierra Research and Extension Center, Browns Valley, CA
General Information
Fee:
$175.00 (includes meals and course materials -some loding available)
Limited sleeping space available - first come, first served (bring your own sleeping bad and towel).
About the California Grazing Academy:
The California Grazing Academy is a unique and exciting program emphasizing practical application of controlled grazing principles to improve the environment and increase ranch profit. This challenging course consists of a minimum of lecture and a maximum of hands-on experience.
After completing the Academy, course participants will be able to:
- Assess the condition of the four basic ecological processes that determine ranch productivity.
- Apply principles of time and stock density to improve pasture productivity and stock performance.
Estimate carrying capacity.
- Apply principles of animal behavior to reduce stress.
- Determine the supplementation needs of grazing animals.
- Design a layout to efficiently use resources and apply controlled grazing principles. Immediately improve grazing management on your own ranch.
Getting started with grass-finishing livestock on grass.
- Managing through drought.
For More Information
Contact Roger Ingram at the UC Cooperative Extension Office/Placer County, located at 11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, call (530) 889-7385, or email at rsingram@ucdavis.edu
