MOB Grazing Tour: 5 Farms, Endless Information (Stop 1: Van Hulzen Farms)

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Event:
MOB Grazing Tour: 5 Farms, Endless Information (Stop 1: Van Hulzen Farms)
Start:
August 9, 2011 10:00 AM
End:
August 9, 2011 12:00 PM
Category:
Updated:
June 8, 2011
Venue:
Van Hulzen Farms
Address:
240th Street, Rose Hill, IA, 52586, United States

The Van Hulzens are in their second year of a MOB grazing operation for stocker cattle. They successfully graze 100 stockers per acre using temporary fences and moving water with the cattle. The cattle are purchased in spring and rotated daily until sold in the fall. Speakers will include farmer Kraig Van Hulzen; Kevin Funni, NRCS district conservationist, Oskalooska; and Jess Jackson, NRCS grassland specialist.

Discussion Topics:
-Mob grazing stockers
-Forage selection and reaction to MOB grazing
-Moving water troughs
-Minerals, lessons learned and more

Lunch will be served at the end of this stop.

PFI Field Day: Abbe Hills Farm Open House and Sweet Corn Feed
MOB Grazing Tour: 5 Farms, Endless Information (Stop 2: Barney and Suzanne Farm)

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