Lost Rivers Grazing Academy

The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy is a four-day workshop offered each year in Homedale for producers who want to increase their forage productivity, animal performance and income. Visit our Facebook page for current information.

Registration

Brochure (pdf)

Learn to

Design grazing cells
Determine appropriate stocking rates
Design water systems
Design and build permanent and portable electric fences for use under center-pivots and wheel lines
Minimize animal stress during handling
Stockpile standing forage and draw on animals’ “fat banks” to reduce winter feed costs
Create custom-grazing leases
Develop a ranch economic plan
Enhance grazing-management skills
Improve forage and livestock production
Increase animal units and net income
Improve failing pastures
Reduce costs and hours spent fertilizing, harvesting and feeding hay
Gain a foundation of knowledge to launch a new livestock operation
Sustainably maintain and improve ranch productivity