Download 2016 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference “Jump Start to a Good Year!”

2016 Northwest Illinois
Grazing Conference
“Jump Start to a Good Year!”
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Church - 223 E Front Ave - Stockton, IL
Topics include:
 Transitioning from Winter Feed to
Summer Grazing
 Who Manages Forage on Your
Spread?
 Forage Options for Better Grazing
 Economic Impact of Grazing Management Decisions
 Grazing and Water Quality: more
compatible than portrayed?
 Lessons Learned in Contract
Grazing and
Niche Markets
To Register:
Call U of I Extension-Jo Daviess County
at 815-858-2273 or visit
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw
Registration cost is $20
before Feb 24
Early Registration fee is $20.
Registration after February 24 is $25.
At the door registration is $30.
NW IL Forage & Grassland Council
Presenters include:
Travis Meteer, U of I Commercial Agriculture Educator
Gene Schriefer, Agriculture Agent for University of Wisconsin Extension
Jay Solomon, U of I Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator
Denise Schwab, Beef Specialist, Iowa State University Extension
University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life,
develop skills and solve problems. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program,
please call the U of I Extension office.