If you're interested in learning about how Minnesota farmers are establishing silvopasture, using grazing to steward the land, managing invasive plants with goats, restoring oak savanna and more, you'll want to check out the Sustainable Farming Association's August/September silvopasture field day series. We'll be visiting three farms in different regions of Minnesota starting Aug. 9 in Barrett, so there just might be one near you.
Come for farmer-led education, stay for the camaraderie and networking. Free to attend. Registration is required for each and lunch is provided.
Silvopasture, Savanna, and Prescribed Goat Grazing Field Day with Bryan Simon -- Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lakeside Prairie Farm, Barrett. Register at https://bit.ly/3Qqt2qi. Check out the Simons' grazing operation which includes goat grazing for invasive species removal and savanna restoration. We'll also learn about Bryan's prescribed goat grazing work off the farm.
Silvopasture and Oak Savanna Restoration Field Day with Tom Hunter -- Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tangled Bank Farm, Wabasha. Register at https://bit.ly/3bADtZs. Come out for a follow up field day at Tangled Bank Farm to see Tom's expanded efforts at Oak Savanna Restoration. We'll take a look at the one acre site from two years ago as well as the on-going restoration work being conducted this year. Silvopasture and adaptive grazing will be part of the discussion.
Silvopasture, Savanna, Adaptive Grazing and Windbreak Field Day with Ben and Mikayla Tabert -- Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Trinity Creek Ranch, Red Lake Falls. Register at https://bit.ly/3del4lv. Come out for a farmer-led field tour of their grazing operation including aspen silvopasture, oak savanna silvopasture, and newly planted windbreaks.
This field day series is supported and funded by a grant from the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
Also find a wide range of videos, podcast episodes, and written resources on silvopasture.
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