Deep Roots Short Course: Wintering Livestock

03/04/2017 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM CT

Description

SFA Deep Roots Farmer Development Program is hosting another edition of its short course on Wintering Livestock from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on March 4 at Seven Pines Farm, 18618 County Rd. 23, Verndale. 

Join SFA Livestock & Grazing Specialist Kent Solberg for a farm tour reviewing low-cost wintering techniques for layers, hogs and cattle. Tour hoophouse structures for layers, a deep-straw system for hogs, low-cost housing for sows, outwintering via bale grazing for cattle, windbreak options and cold weather watering systems.

Cost is $30/person. Info: kent@sfa-mn.org.