25th Annual Vermont Grazing & Livestock Conference

As Above, So Below: Taking stock of what we see to care for all we grow.

Join our enthusiastic group of farmers and agricultural resource providers for a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in the Northeast.

Agenda Details: (subject to change/substitutions/additions)

Thursday, January 14

• Easing the Pinch Points of the Slaughter Sector Discussion – Panel
• What does it take to Build Your Grass Finishing Program – Mike Baker
• Creating and Marketing a Standard Cut Sheet – Matt LaRoux
• Farm Management Teams Opportunity – Jake Jacobs

Friday, January 15

• Tips and Tricks to Fix Your Electro Net – David Kennard
• Whole Farm Revenue Protection – Direct Markets – Jake Jacobs
• Using Your Soil Analysis Results – Laura Johnson and Margaret Borders
• Using Your Forage Analysis Results – Richard Kersbergen
• Hypes and Gripes of Guard Animals – Farmer Panel
• Farming along side the Northeast Coyotes – Chris Schadler
• Keynote Lecture/Discussion – Nicole Masters – agroecologist, systems thinker, author, and educator

Saturday, January 16

• Grazing Fundamentals Q&A – Sarah Flack
• Practical Pasture Management Assessment – Juan Alvez
• Silvopasture Q&A – Steve Gabriel
• Why You Need Insects to be a Successful Grazier – Dr. Ryan Schmid
• 4 Season Water Innovations – Farmer Panel
• Keynote Lecture/Discussion – Dr. Jonathan Lundgren – agroecologist, entomologist, Director ECDYSIS Foundation, and CEO for Blue Dasher Farm

The weekend highlights plenty of new ideas to take home and ruminate on as you plan for the 2021 season.