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Here is the
info for the upcoming pasture walk near Charlotte. Even if you are not raising
animals you may enjoy as it gets us thinking about building our soil, feeding
our soil and long term planning, all important parts of organic farming.
Hope to
see you there.
Vicki
Graziers
and All Farmers!!,
Please see info below for JUNE 3 pasture walk (tour of farm, talk about
management of pasture and animals, sheep breeds that do well in MI and on
nearly year round pasture. Come join the fresh air and good conversation.
Tirrell
Centennial Farms
Traditional,
Innovative, Value-Added, Pasture-Based Livestock Production
June 3, 2009
PROGRAM
DETAILS
When: Wednesday, June
3, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Who: Anyone interested
in learning about intensive rotational pasture management, extending the
grazing season, grass-fed products, small-scale cheese production, and
value-added agriculture
Meeting place: 700
Tirrell Road, Charlotte, MI 48813
Cost: $10.00 per
person, $5 for additional family members
Dinner? Yes, a light dinner will be served, and this is why
we request pre-registration (RSVP)!
To Register: call
676-7207 or e-mail [log in to unmask]
The Tirrell family has been farming in Charlotte since
1841. Currently they farm about 400 acres, 200 of which is pasture. One of the
Tirrel’s primary goals is to have their sheep on pasture for as many days as
possible throughout the year. To achieve this, they rotationally graze
orchardgrass/clover pastures from spring until fall, occasionally use summer
annuals for mid-summer pastures, and utilize brassicas such as turips for
grazing until February. Aside from their innovative strategies for extending
the grazing season and intensive rotational grazing, unique features and recent
changes of the Tirrell Farm include:
· Direct-marketing (local and internet sales) pastured lambs
and beef
· Commercial cheese production (including sheep cheese!)
· Use of the K-Line irrigation system to dispose of waste
water and to increasing pasture productivity
Don’t miss this tremendous opportunity!
Sponsored by Ingham
County MSU Extension
Daniel Hudson
Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
Ingham County MSU Extension
121 E. Maple Street
P.O. Box 319
Mason, MI 48854
Office Phone: 517-676-7207 ext 7291