Multi Species Grazing Workshop

About the Event

Join Greenacres Foundation at Michaela Farm for a beginner-level workshop on multi species rotational grazing. This program is designed for farmers, landowners, and producers interested in integrating cattle, sheep, and poultry into a multi species grazing system.

Learn from experienced practitioners through a combination of classroom instruction and an interactive pasture walk. Topics will include grazing management, fencing, watering systems, and infrastructure considerations, led by Greenacres Livestock staff with support from the Indiana Conservation Partnership.

During the pasture walk, attendees will observe cattle, sheep, and laying hens rotationally grazed together and discuss practical strategies for implementation on working farms.

This workshop is geared toward adults, though young adults and older teens may attend.
Light morning refreshments and lunch are included with registration.

Speakers

• Robert Zupancic, NRCS Indiana Southeast Area Grazing Specialist

• Paul Helmers, Livestock Site Supervisor, Greenacres Michaela Farm

• Lucas Fledderman, NRCS IndianaDistrict Conservationist, Brookville Service Center

What to Expect

Please be prepared for uneven terrain, short walks, and periods of standing. The program will take place rain or shine, except in the case of dangerous weather. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are required.

Timeline

• Greenacres Michaela Farm Welcome and Background

• Pasture Walk focusing on Rotational Grazing Management

• Multi Species Grazing conversation in the Classroom

• NRCS and Local Programs

• Lunch and Networking

Tickets

All tickets include light morning refreshments and lunch.
General Admission tickets are $25, and Student tickets are $15.

Due to limited capacity, walk-ins will not be accepted. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Thank you to our partners

General Information

• Advance registration is required; space is limited
• Closed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking
• No strollers permitted
• No pets allowed (ADA-certified service animals only)
• Guests must remain with a Greenacres representative at all times, as Greenacres is a privately operating property
• Greenacres Michaela Farm Market is open to the public, located at 3127 IN-229, Batesville, IN 47006
  • Visit our Farm Market web page for market hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/michaela-farm-store-product-availability/

Questions?

For questions about this event, please call (513) 891-4227 ext.3 or email events@green-acres.org.

No pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).