By Scout Nelson
Kansas State University Research and Extension, along with experts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will host a special one-day grazing school on May 9 in Baldwin City. This hands-on workshop aims to support landowners and livestock owners with practical tips for managing pastures more efficiently.
While the program is designed with horse grazing in mind, the lessons will benefit anyone who raises grazing animals. The school will focus on vital topics such as paddock design, pasture rotation, grazing arithmetic, and effective land use to improve pasture health and livestock well-being.
Participants will also learn how to control flies around horses and other animals—an important step in maintaining animal comfort and health. A session on plant identification will help landowners recognize beneficial grasses and spot unwanted weeds in their pastures.
The team of instructors includes experienced professionals like Tina Sullivan, a northeast area agonomist at K-State; Cassandra Olds, a veterinary entomologist; and Ethan Walker, NRCS grazing specialist for eastern Kansas. These experts will guide attendees through key practices in pasture and livestock management using simple, clear explanations.
The school will be interactive and practical, helping attendees apply what they learn directly to their own operations. It also offers a great opportunity for landowners to ask questions and get advice specific to their needs.
Those interested can register online or call the Douglas County extension office at (785) 843-7058. Questions can also be directed to margitk@ksu.edu.
This event is part of K-State’s ongoing efforts to support farmers and landowners in building healthier pastures and improving animal care across Kansas and beyond.
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