Pasture Walk




Event Details

Date

July 13, 2022

Time

7pm-8:30pm

Location

Hendrickson's Grazing Acres
5702 Route 19
Gainesville, NY 14066

Host

Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops

Brandie Waite
585-343-3040 x138



Join us for a pasture walk Wednesday, July 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Hendrickson's Grazing Acres, the farm of Jim and Stephanie Hendrickson. We will be meeting at the barn at 5702 Route 19, Gainesville, NY. They have worked for many years to set up a very nice rotationally grazed system for their beef herd. They finish their steers and sell through the freezer trade.

There will be moderate walking around the farm and no restroom facilities will be available. Please wear clean boots and clothing. A boot wash will be available.

Pre-registration is required by July 11. Cost is $10 per person. For questions contact Brandie Waite at 585-343-3040 x138 or bls238@cornell.edu

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