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SUMMARY:406 Grazing Academy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration Open for 406 Grazing Academy \nLearn More: 2022 406 Grazing Academy \nRanchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day\, hands-on workshop is offered by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)\, Montana State University (MSU) Extension Range Management\, and MSU’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Additional partners include the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and Winnett ACES.   \nParticipants will gain practical information to help them make strategic decisions for their ranch. Topics include economic optimum stocking rates\, diverse grazing strategies\, range monitoring\, extending the grazing season\, livestock-wildlife relations\, targeted grazing\, and coping with drought\, wildfire and poisonous plants. Successful Montana ranchers and other range managers from across the state will share their expertise and complement presentations by the educators.  \nThe workshop will be held June 7-9\, 2022. Classroom activities will occur in Lewistown\, MT at the Yogo Inn with field activities held on working ranches near Winnett\, MT.  \nRegistration is $150/person or $250 for two people from the same ranch. Registration covers educational materials\, noon and evening meals. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. \nRegistration closes May 16 and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. To register\, contact Teresa at Judithbasincd@macdnet.org  or call 406-599-2311 ext. 107. To learn more\, contact Stacey Barta at 406-594-8481 (sbarta@mt.gov)\, Jeff Mosley at 406-994-5601 (jmosley@montana.edu)\, or Rachel Frost at 406-994-3724 (frost@montana.edu). [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAgenda is still being finalized\, topics include\, but not limited to the following: \nDay 1 \n\nHealthy Plants\, Healthy Soils (plant growth and development\, mineral cycle\, energy flow\, water cycle\, soil health)\nBalancing Forage Supply with Livestock Demand\nStocking Rate and Stock Density (including economic optimum stocking rate)\nGrazing Concepts (timing\, intensity\, frequency\, selectivity)\n\nDay 2 \nField day \n\nReading the Range: Identification of Indicator Plant Species (small groups)\nReading the Range: Range Health Checklist (including hands-on practice\nUtilization Monitoring (including hands-on practice)\nPhoto Monitoring for Range Trend\n\nDay 3 \n\nGathering Time\nReview and Looking Forward\nRangeland Analysis Platform and Other Technology Tools Grazing Decisions for Drought and Wildfire\nCoping with Poisonous Plants\nRiparian Area Grazing\nTargeted Livestock Grazing for Weed Control\nLUNCH\nCan Livestock and Wildlife Coexist?\n\nEvenings of day 1 and 2\, we will have our campfire discussions where Montana ranchers will describe their operations followed by open discussion with workshop participants \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/406-grazing-academy/
LOCATION:lewiston\, lewiston\, MT\, United States
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