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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Fencing School
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”23697″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nMaster Fencing Techniques at the 2024 Kentucky Fencing School \nJoin us for the 2024 Kentucky Fencing School at Greenacres’ Lewis Township campus on November 14! This immersive\, one-day workshop provides hands-on training in fixed knot woven wire and electrified high-tensile fencing. Whether you’re new to fencing or looking to refine your skills\, our seasoned instructors will guide you in building durable\, reliable fences that support livestock management and farm infrastructure. Gain practical knowledge in installation and best practices to ensure fence durability\, safety\, and efficiency for your farm. Attendees will also enjoy networking with fellow farmers and agricultural professionals\, as well as refreshments\, a catered lunch\, and safety gear—all for $35 per participant. \nEvent Timeline \n7:30 am – Registration and Refreshments \n8:15 am – Welcome and Overview – Chris Teutsch\, UK \n8:30 am – Fencing Types and Costs \n\n\n\nTopics: Perimeter vs. cross fences\, rented farm fencing options\, proper brace construction\, line posts\, and general fence construction.\n\n\n\n9:45 am – Break and Networking with Sponsors and Presenters \n10:15 am – Electric Fencing Basics – Jeremy McGill\, UK Extension \n\n\n\nTopics: Energizer selection\, grounding\, high-tensile construction\, wire insulation\, and electric offsets.\n\n\n\n11:00 am – Innovations in Fencing Technologies – Josh Jackson\, UK \n\n\n\nTopics: Wireless fences\, monitoring\, and mapping.\n\n\n\n11:30 am – Overview of Kentucky Fence Law – Clint Quarles\, KDA \n12:15 pm – Catered Lunch and Networking \n1:00 pm – Hands-on Fence Building \n\n\n\nSafety\, layout\, and post-driving demo – Jody Watson and Tucker LaForce\, ACI\nH-brace construction\, knot tying\, splicing\, and insulator installation – Jeremy McGill\, UK Extension\, Eric Miller\, and Payton Rushing\, Stay-Tuff\nInstallation of Stay-Tuff Fixed Knot and High-Tensile Fencing.\n\n\n\n4:30 pm – Questions\, Survey\, and Wrap-up \nTickets must be purchased online\, due to limited capacity walk ins will not be accepted at this time. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available. \n  \n\n\nLocation \nGreenacres Lewis Township\, 7597 OH-505\, Felicity\, OH 45120 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Sale\nGet Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/2024-fall-fencing-school/
LOCATION:Greenacres Lewis Township 2\, 7597 State Route 505\, Felicity\, OH\, 45120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cox":MAILTO:mcox@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T090000
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance in Farm Management: People\, Land\, and Fiscal Health
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”22858″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1157679″][vc_column_text]Join us for a two-day event at Greenacres. Discover practical Holistic Management®️ tools that help land stewards improve soil\, increase bio-diversity\, optimize production\, quicken business viability\, create long-term farm resilience\, and lessen stress. HMI Certified Educators Linda Pechin-Long and Wayne Knight join Michael Cox\, Agriculture Director for Greenacres Foundation\, in demonstrating adaptive grazing management and case studies on how to start Holistic Planned Grazing. \nThe workshop topics will include: \n\nOn-the-ground\, safe-to-fail grazing trials to help better understand ecosystem function\nInspiring case studies on farm success with minimal resources\nA unique method to make better decisions and how to learn from them\nGuides to help plan for faster financial success\, bring stable returns\, and enable investment in infrastructure to improve land productivity\nSteps for monitoring\, analyzing data\, and learning from the land and livestock\nProactive farm management that allows for adaption with less stress\nThe symbiotic relationship between ecosystem\, productivity\, and economic health and how to find a balance that serves all aspects of farm management\nHow to find balance for improved quality of life\n\n\nEvent Timeline: \nFriday\, August 23: 9 am – 2 pm \nSaturday\, August 24: 9 am – 2 pm \nRegistration includes lunch for both days.\n \nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins will not be accepted. Tickets are $50. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available. Speakers are subject to change. \nTickets must be purchased no later than August 15 at 4 pm.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nRSVP\nTickets must be purchased no later than August 8.\n \nBuy Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/finding-balance-in-farm-management/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cox":MAILTO:mcox@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T100000
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SUMMARY:Heart of America Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”event-content-column” el_id=”sat-event-column”][vc_single_image image=”21257″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]February 19-20\, 2024 \nLearn the innovative practices that are taking root in modern farming at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference.  \nThis two-day conference is where you’ll witness the power of ‘real farmers\, real success’ firsthand. Delve into the transformative practices of pasture management\, learn the secrets of soil health that underpin profitable farming\, and see how native warm-season grasses and custom grazing can be game-changers for your operation. It’s not just a conference—it’s where the grassroots of farming come to life. \nAbout Heart of America Grazing Conference \nThe Heart of America Grazing Conference is an annual event collaboratively organized by universities\, government\, and industry representatives from Ohio\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, and Missouri. Its aim is to provide the latest grazing insights and resources to livestock producers. While it rotates among these five states\, the conference welcomes anyone interested in becoming a better producer. Attendees can expect discussions on topics like grazing techniques\, cover cropping\, and livestock breeding. This conference is an excellent opportunity for producers to gain valuable insights and network with peers from a broader region. \nAbout Greenacres Foundation \nGreenacres Foundation stands as a beacon of regenerative farming\, just a stone’s throw from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning over 1200 acres\, it’s not only a model of sustainable agriculture but also an educational hub that inspires a new generation of farmers. With its hands-on approach\, Greenacres is dedicated to demonstrating the best practices in agriculture\, education\, and the environment. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Conference Schedule  \nMonday 2/19 \n10:00AM – Registration & Coffee/Pastries \n10:30AM – Michael Cox – Welcome and Introduction to Greenacres \n10:45AM – Dan Glenn\, Deep Grass Graziers Farm – Choosing and developing cattle genetics to suit your needs \n11:45AM – Break \n11:50AM – Monte Bottens\, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer – Farming thousands of row-crop cares and improving margins through cover crops and livestock \n12:50PM – Lunch \n1:30PM – Trudy Ohlde\, Ohlde Family Farm \n2:30PM – 5 Min. Break \n2:35PM – Lyda Garcia\, Ohio State University – How animal handling directly affects meat quality and carcass price \n3:35PM – Break \n3:40PM – Rick Clark\, Farm Green – Farming Green and the Economic Benefits of Regenerative Practices \n4:40PM- Dinner & Panel Discussion with Session Speakers \n6:00PM – End of Day \nTuesday 2/20 \n9:00AM – Registration & Coffee/Pastries \n9:30AM – Rick Clark\, Farm Green – Farming Green and the Economic Benefits of Regenerative Practices \n10:30AM – Break \n10:35AM – Jim Linne\, White Clover Farm\, grass-fed beef farmer and retired gastroenterology physician – Finishing grass-fed beef and the financials of direct to consumer marketing \n11:35AM – Lunch \n12:15PM – Matt Isaacs\, Isaacs Angus Farm; Cattle producer and winner of 2023 Kentucky Forage and Grasslands Council Spokesperson Competition – Grazing lessons from a successful local grazer. \n1:15PM – Break \n1:20PM – Dr. Jason Salchow\, Missouri custom grazier\, veterinarian\, and per-course professor at Missouri State University – How to build a profitable custom grazing operation from scratch to over 600 head \n2:20PM – Break \n2:25PM – Chad Bitler\, Research Director\, Greenacres Foundation – Native Warm Season Grasses can benefit a grazing farm\, provided they are established correctly \n3:25PM – Break \n3:30PM – Max Nova\, COO of NCX – Natural capital programs: a new revenue stream for landowners \n4:00PM – Wrap Up and Thank You – Michael Cox \n4:15PM – End of Day \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Registration includes:  \n\nCoffee and pastries each day\nLunch each day\nDinner on Monday evening\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed.  \nGuests are responsible for their own travel and lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn\, 6288 Tri Ridge Blvd.\, Loveland\, OH 45140. To access this block\, please contact Christina Dunaway\, Director of Sales\, at 513-576-0879. \nSponsorship Information  \nThank you for your interest in sponsoring this conference! Sponsorship packages can be purchased from our ticketing page. Sponsorship includes: \n\nYour logo on a slideshow to run throughout the conference\nVerbal thanks and recognition from speakers throughout the conference\nTable space to display up to two company handouts\nYour logo on the ticketing page\n2 admissions to the conference\n\nPlease call 513-407-5174 with any questions. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thank you to our event sponsors! [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21762″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21829″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21963″ img_size=”146×100″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22023″ img_size=”120×120″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22083″ img_size=”226×100″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\nPurchase Tickets\nPurchase Tickets\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/heart-of-america-grazing-conference/
LOCATION:Greenacres Arts Center\, 8400 Blome Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cox":MAILTO:mcox@green-acres.org
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