Dairy grazing pasture walk summer series

Graziers, dairy farmers, and interested others are invited to summer series

 

 The Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) and the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA)’s summer pasture walk series continues in July. Each event will be hosted by SFA/DGA Central Minnesota Education Coordinator Angie Walter or DGA Coordinator Bonnie Haugen, and participating farmers. Graziers, dairy farmers, and interested others are invited to come connect and share experiences in the field.

Each pasture walk is free and includes lunch. Registration is requested for planning purposes, and walk ups are also welcome for each event. The walks:

St. Cloud, MN | July 8 | 11 AM – 2 PM | REGISTER

Discussion and demonstration topics will include: Back to the Basics, and how to survive as a small farmer.

Hosted by Angie Walter and Molitor Dairy.  Address: 8554 County Rd 47 St. Cloud, MN 56301

Canton, MN | July 20 | 11 AM – 2 PM

Hosted by Bonnie Haugen and Haugen Dairy Farm. Register by messaging bonnie@dga-national.org. Walk ups welcome.  Address: 12620 Deer Road Canton, MN 55922

Verndale, MN | August 24 | 11 AM – 2 PM | REGISTER

Discussion and demonstration topics will include: Alternatives for raising calves on pasture, and fencing and panels used to raise calves.

Hosted by Angie Walter; Seven Pines Farm.  Address: 18618 County Road 23 Verndale, MN 56481

Brandon, MN | September 9 | 11 AM – 2 PM | REGISTER

Discussion and demonstration topics will include: Establishing new pastures, pasture lanes, and watering systems.

Hosted by Angie Walter; Jack Schouweiler.   Address: 15963 Will Drive NW Brandon, MN 56315

SFA’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan will be implemented at these events. An event flyer is available on the SFA website.

For more information, reach out to:

Angie Walter at (320) 815-9293 or angie@sfa-mn.org