Event Details

Date

August 2, 2019

Time

F 6:30pm -8:30pm - $10 per person, $15 per farm/family

Location

Youngman Farms
12398 VanVleck Road
Wolcott, NY 14590

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Brandie Waite
585-343-3040 x138


Pasture Walk - Youngman Farms - Wolcott, NY - RSVP by July 31st

August 2, 2019

Pasture Walk - Youngman Farms - Wolcott, NY - RSVP by July 31st

Shawn Youngman has worked with his father Allen to expand their beef operation by adding beef cows and pasture. He is looking to subdivide to allow more efficient use of the pastures. 

Topics to be discussed:
  • Fencing
  • Fertility
  • Pasture Seeding
  • Pasture Rotation

Cost: $10 per person, $15 per farm/family

Please remember to wear clean boots as we have a stream to cross.

RSVP to Brandie Waite by July 31st for planning purposes. 



Youngman Farms Pasture walk flyer 8-2-19 (PDF; 1027KB)


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