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2017 NEBRASKA GRAZING CONFERENCE SET FOR AUGUST 8-9 IN KEARNEY
Lincoln, NE, July 1, 2017 – Those concerned with the utilization and conservation of grazing lands are encouraged to register for the 17th annual Nebraska Grazing Conference, Aug. 8-9 at the Kearney Ramada Inn, 301 2nd Ave. Presenters will address issues of interest for beginning and experienced graziers, land managers, and policy makers.
Keynote speakers at the conference include Jim Gerrish, grazing consultant and owner of American GrazingLands Services, LLC, and Peter Ballerstedt, forage product manager, Barenbrug USA. Gerrish will provide a presentation on fences and water points, as well as conduct a workshop on fencing and water development. Ballerstedt will talk on grass-based health and the ruminant revolution on the first day, and selecting cool-season grasses for irrigated or dryland conditions on the second day of the conference.
“This year, we have a diverse program with two highly sought-after speakers, Jim Gerrish and Peter Ballerstedt,” said Daren Redfearn, a conference organizer. “In addition, the Tuesday morning session will be a workshop format on optimizing input costs highlighted by presentations from two prominent Nebraska producers, John Maddux and Jim Jenkins.”
Other topics include working lands for wildlife, NRCS cost share programs, weedy plants, and managing risks. There will also be a producer panel addressing annual forages vs. row crops under irrigation and the economics of grazing strategies. In addition, a number of exhibitors will be on hand to speak with attendees in between sessions and during breaks.
“Vendors and exhibitors provide attendees with an opportunity to browse and speak with industry representatives to learn about new products and services. The trade show has always been popular with attendees,” according to Brent Plugge, extension educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For those interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor, contact Plugge at 308-236-1235.
The registration fee to attend the full conference is $80 if completed before Aug. 1 and $100 afterward. Full registration includes lunch each day of the conference and supper at an evening banquet, as well as a copy of the proceedings manual. Registration options are available for those unable to attend both days of the conference. Reduced fees are available to full-time high school and college students.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.nebraskagrazingconference.unl.edu.
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