Postponed: Grasstravaganza: PLANET GRAZE: Growing Resilient Grazing Systems
Event Details
Date
July 20 - July 22, 2023
Host
SUNY Morrisville
Kelly McCarthy
315-684-6076

Join us for a conference specifically designed for farmers, consumers and agriculture professionals.
This year's theme focuses on making farms and grazing management more resilient to short and long-term changes in climate, economics, soil health, consumer preferences and more.
Lectures from outstanding & knowledgeable speakers.
Speakers have been selected based on their knowledge and experience. You'll hear from the brilliant minds of:
» Hugh Aljoe, Director of Producer Relations at Noble Research Institute
» Greg Brann, Farmer at Big Spring Farm and Owner of Synergistic Grazing Management Consulting
» Over a dozen other speakers and panelists relevant to the industry.
Hands-on workshops and local farm tours.
Visits to SUNY Morrisville's Dairy Complex as well as neighboring farms and facilities will showcase the practical techniques and applications discussed by our speakers.
Vendor trade show and exhibitor showcase.
Leading vendors in the grazing and agriculture industries are invited to showcase their business at our Trade Show to answer questions about their products and services. The trade show will
be open to attendees throughout the conference.
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