Maryland Grazing School 2026
About this Event
Designed with producer interests in mind, this 2-day grazing school will offer a more in-depth education on pasture and grazing management. Come learn everything you need to know to better manage grazing on your farm!
Topics include:
- Principles of pasture management
- Forage identification and selection
- Assessing and monitoring pasture health
- Fencing and watering options
- Pasture allocation (grazer's math)
- Methods for measuring forage yield
- Strategies to extend the grazing season
- Managing for soil health and fertility
- Matching forage quality with animal needs
- Designing a rotational grazing system
This course features multiple hands-on exercises to provide you with opportunities to work with various grazing tools and fencing materials. Enrollment is limited to 30 people to keep the group small and allow for more interaction and networking opportunities. You will also have an opportunity to sit down with an instructor to begin developing a customized grazing plan for your farm.
The event runs from 8 AM to 5 PM each day. Lunch will be provided each day, as well as dinner on Thursday evening. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors, so be sure to plan ahead and dress accordingly for the weather.
If you have questions or need assistance please contact either your local county Extension office or the Western Maryland Research and Education Center at 301-432-2767. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.
University of Maryland Extension programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Where is it happening?
USD 125.00 to USD 150.00
