Pasture renovation, a common issue among livestock producers, will be discussed by Central New York Beef Producer members and Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists on June 1, at 6:30 p.m.  The educational meeting will be held on the Vibbard Farm, 1655 County Highway 19, in Burlington Flats.  To ensure adequate meeting materials and refreshments for participants, please pre-register by calling CCE at 607-547-2536, (ext. 0) or by e-mailing otsego@cornell.edu.

Jeff Vibbard will discuss his pasture and cropland reclamation efforts used in providing forages for his 75 cow beef herd.  Jeff actively moves his cattle through multiple paddocks, which provide fresh nutritious forage throughout the growing season.  Kevin Ganoe, CCE Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Specialist, will speak about forage crop management and how plant survival and development can be enhanced through appropriate fertilization and harvest efforts.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension Beef Specialist, Dr. Mike Baker, will address beef cattle nutrition needs and gains in feeding programs based primarily on pasture and grass.  Robert Weaver, Grazing Technician from the Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District, will be on hand to guide the conversation about the intensive rotational grazing.

For more information, contact Bill Gibson, Extension Educator, CCE Schoharie and Otsego Counties, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY 13326; 607.547.2536 (x226); or email wrg56@cornell.edu.

To learn more about Cornell Cooperative Extension visit us on the web at http://cceschoharie-otsego.org. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties prior to a program.