Published On May 7, 2024
Presented by Birgit Martin of Pure Island Beef, Anita O'Brien, Grazing Mentor, and Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Watch each video from this event to learn about grazing tips, water systems, setting up fencing, working with net fencing, electric fencing tips, grass growth and managing grazing.
00:00 Extending the grazing season
04:44 Carrying capacity
08:27 Pasture yield
The Manitoulin Island Pasture Walk in 2023 was delivered as part of the Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program's Advanced Grazing Systems.
Partners:
Ontario Forage Council https://onforagenetwork.ca/
Farmers for Climate Solutions https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/
Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association https://www.canadianfga.ca/en/