Thursday, July 18, 2019, 9:30 am until 2:30 pm
Huftalen Farm, 2870 Hardscrabble Road, Erieville, NY 13061
High Fat Pastures: A Guide to Managing Forage to Make Butterfat
By using helpful observational tools such as leaf-count on grasses to determine plant maturity, as well as sward height, Dr. Brickner will discuss ways in which we can optimize our cows’ efficiency on pasture. Also, utilizing those same tools we can figure out the basic nutritional aspects of our pastures which lead to greater butterfat in the milk and body condition on our cows. There will also be a brief discussion on cow genetics and breeding for higher component production. These events are sponsored by Organic Valley and Maple Hill Creamery. Cost: $15 (NOFA-NY Members receive 10% discount)
To register, use this link: https://nofany.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/fielddays
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SAME WORKSHOP IS BEING HELD ON 2 DIFFERENT DATES, 7/16 AND 7/18 ON DIFFERENT FARMS.
