Everyone is invited to attend and learn how Keith Tuck 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

• Using local conservation services for technical and financial assistance

                – Peaks of Otter Soil and Water Conservation District

                – Bedford 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

• Management components for building soil carbon

           – good grazing management to lengthen the grazing season

          –  building soil organic matter and soil health

• Important aspects of seed drill setup for successful forage establishment or  pasture renovation

VFGC and the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC)

Flyer VFGC Pasture Walk Keith Tuck June 15