Everyone is invited to attend and learn how Tim Tobin developed a rotational grazing system and is using a diversity of forages to manage for year-round grazing
and improved cattle performance.

• Overview and background of farm operation
− brief history and overview of farm and grazing system development
• Partnering with local conservation services for technical and financial assistance
− Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District
− USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Using native warm season perennial grasses for forage and grazing
− pasture preparation and pre-season weed control
− establishment, competition control, and first season management
− grazing management, cattle performance, and wildlife habitat
• Renovating and improving cool-season grasses pastures
− renovating to novel endophyte tall fescue
− interseeding high quality forages into established sods
− utilizing annual forages for improved animal performance
• Important aspects of seed drill setup for successful forage establishment or pasture renovation

VFGC and the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC)

This event is funded in part by a USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant.

Swallow Hill Farm Flyer