Conference to offer insights into advanced grazing research

FERDINAND, Ind. — The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20-21 at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand.

Hosted by the Indiana Forage Council, with input from Purdue Extension, the annual event will feature forage and grazing experts from across the nation.

Speakers will lead discussions on cutting-edge research in grazing, soil science and grazing options with cattle and small ruminants, among other key topics.

“Participants will have the opportunity to interact with a team of presenters on what is needed to develop and put in place an effective grazing plan. Ways to improve grazing efficiency, how to develop and maintain healthy soil and important record keeping items will be shared,” said Keith Johnson, professor of agronomy at Purdue University.

“There will be ample opportunity to interact with input providers at the trade show and to make connections with other attendees.”

Highlighted speakers include: Greg Halich, livestock economics specialist, University of Kentucky; Alan Franzluebbers, ecologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service, North Carolina State University; and Johnny Rogers, coordinator, Amazing Grazing Project, North Carolina State University.

Registration information and additional details will be posted on the IFC website at https://tinyurl.com/4vmr69bc and Facebook page.