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Educational Grants 2000 WI Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Resources Provided by USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Educational Assistance Grants Funded in 2000-2001
Total Amount: $80,000
Enhancing Economically and Environmentally Sound Grazing Practices
Laura Paine, UW-Extension Columbia Co., 120 W. Conant St., Portage, WI 53901, 608-742-9682This project will evaluate alternative perennial forages on several farms and expand communication efforts among grazing networks by distributing a newsletter for three networks in Eastern Wisconsin. It will demonstrate the economics of supplementation of beef cattle on pasture.
Dairy Distance Education – School for Beginning Dairy Farmers
Arlin Brannstrom, Center For Dairy Profitability, UW-Madison, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706
608-263-5665This project will support distance education for the School for Beginning Dairy Farmers, a grass-based curriculum for new dairy farmers.
2001 Wisconsin Grazing Conference
Mary Anderson, GrassWorks Inc., P.O Box 645, Whitehall, WI 54773, 715-538-4396, ext. 33.The objective is to host a statewide grazing conference to bring agency personnel and producers together to discuss grazing management techniques and their economic, conservation, animal health, and farm management benefits.
Successful Transition from Confined Dairying to Managed Grazing
Arden Hardie, UW-Extension Jackson Co., 227 So. 11th St., Black River Falls, WI 54615, 715-284-4257Objective is to introduce and educate 20 confinement dairy farmers about managed grazing through a series of workshops and pasture walks. Farmers will have the opportunity to develop a Managed Grazing Plan.
More Graziers, More Grass, Good for Farmers, Good for the Land
Karl Hakanson, UW-Extension Sauk Co., 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913, 608-355-3258Goal is to improve the effectiveness of the Sauk County Graziers Network as a means to exchange ideas between experienced graziers and farmers new to managed grazing. Pasture walks will be conducted to demonstrate managed grazing and follow up visits will be made with farmers interested in developing managed grazing plans.
Improving Existing Paddocks by No-till Interseeding
Vance Haugen, UW – Extension Crawford Co. , 111 West Dunn St. Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, 608-326-0223.The objective is to offer cost sharing to lease a no-till drill to interseed pastures and improve the quality and production of forages. Sites will be selected to demonstrate planting mixtures and success of interseeding.
Grazing Network for SW Wisconsin Bison and Elk Farmers
Tim Rehbein, UW-Extension Vernon Co. , P.O. Box 306, Viroqua, WI 54665, 608-637-8750.Develop a grazing network of S.W. Wisconsin elk and bison growers. Hold workshops to discuss grazing system design and develop grazing plans with 6 to 10 producers. Assist Ho-Chunk Nation in implementing Managed Grazing on tribal land.
Choosing an Alternative Lifestyle: Prescribed Grazing
James Costello, Glacierland R,C&D Council, W3516 Ledge Road, Malone, WI 53049, 920-921-2521This project is to provide an alternative farming system and lifestyle to farmers who lost their barns and buildings in a May 12th storm in Manitowoc Co. Classroom workshops, field trips, and one-on-one mentoring to be provided to farmers who are new to Managed Grazing.
Distance education will allow the school to reach out to a broader audience of potential new dairy farmers.Central Wisconsin Graziers Association
Keith Vander Velde, UW-Extension Marquette Co., P.O. Box 338, Montello, WI 53949, 608-297-9153This project is to organize a grazing group of beef producers in seven counties of the central sands area of Wisconsin. The goal is to help producers realize the production benefits of managed grazing and begin making the transition from conventional feeding to managed grazing.
Integrating Weed Management into Managed Grazing Systems
Rhonda Gildersleeve, UW-Extension Iowa Co. 222 North Iowa St., Dodgeville, WI 53533 , 608-935-0391Demonstrate how appropriate weed control can be integrated into managed grazing systems by showing control methods on two pasture sites. Develop and distribute a publication entitled “Top 10 Pasture Weeds of Wisconsin”.
Promotion of the Implementation of Management Intensive Grazing
Dean Kaatz, Marathon Co. Land Conservation Dept., 210 River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403, 715-261-6000Objective is to provide one-on-one farm planning assistance to farmers implementing Managed Grazing or Management intensive Grazing, including design and layout of fences, lanes, and watering systems. It will educate farmers on benefits of managed grazing through pasture walks, meetings, and conferences. Also, educate local agribusiness professionals, lenders, and leaders about the benefits of managed grazing.
Riparian Pasture Management Demonstration Site
Tim Wood, UW-Madison Lancaster Research Station, 7396 State Road 35 & 81, Lancaster, WI 53813, 608-723-2580.The objective is to install a model pasture stream crossing and implement managed grazing on a stream side pasture on the research station. This will be used a demonstration site to show best management practices for stream side grazing. A report and display will be completed.
Promotion of the Implementation of Management Intensive Grazing
Diane Hanson, Lincoln Co. Land Conservation Department, 1106 East 8th St., Merrill, WI 54452, 715-536-0363Education and one-on-one assistance with farmers implementing managed grazing. Educate local agribusiness professionals, lenders, and educators about the benefits of Managed Grazing