Event Details

Date

July 11, 2018

Time

5:30 pm

Location

Paul & Winnie Nelson
387 Barton Hill Rd
Schoharie, NY 12157

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


Beef Stocker Pasture Walk

July 11, 2018


Paul & Winnie Nelson
387 Barton Hill Road, Schoharie, NY 12157
Wednesday, July 11, 2018, Walk starts at 6pm
Beef Hot Dogs & Burgers served at 5:30 pm 

Paul and Winnie Nelson annually run about 200 beef stockers from May thru October on 100 acres of fenced pastures. The herd is moved every 2nd day. Water is available in all paddocks.

 Current Forage Quality (Forage test results will be shared)
 Watering and Fencing Systems
 Tour & explanation of Beef Handling System
 Discussion on Managing Pastures for Beef Stocker Growth

Please register by clicking the link above or by calling 315-866-7920 or email herkimer@cornell.edu

No cost to attend


Nelson Stocker Walk (PDF; 280KB)


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