Success with Interns on Your Farm
Internships, mentoring, and apprenticeships are valuable resources for both parties involved but there's more to it then just getting someone to do your work in exchange for housing and food, or a small stipend.
Solar Grazing 101
Solar Grazing is the practice of grazing sheep on solar farms. When sheep graze solar sites they improve their own health by grazing pastures that offer plenty of shade and protection from the elements.
Grazing Cover Crops
Meghan Filbert, livestock program manager at Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), will share best management practices to maximize the economic value of cover crops.
Managing Face Flies on Pastured Cattle
Join us to hear about the latest strategy to control Face Flies on pastured cattle.
Setting the Course - Making A Living at What You Love to Do
Join us to walk through an assessment of how to determine the true resources you have in your life, and how to turn them into assets to sustain your dream of earning a living at what you love to do.
Managing Internal Parasites Part III: Attack the Enemy
This session will cover treatment protocols and strategies, and will tie together all of the strategies that were discussed throughout the webinar series.
Managing Internal Parasites Part II: Outsmart the Enemy
This session will discuss ways to prevent parasites including organic principles for encouraging animal health, animal selection, evasive grazing and more.
Managing Internal Parasites Part I: Know Thy Enemy
This session will discuss the seriousness of parasites, the parasite life cycle, parasite effects and symptoms, and general vocabulary for the discussion.
Sheep Shearing - The New Zealand method
The New Zealand method is an efficient and low-stress way to shear sheep. Join us to learn an overview of the technique, the tools, and the importance of shearing in the humane treatment of fiber bearing animals
Creative Leasing for Livestock Farmers
This webinar will delve into creative leases and the types of creative leasing arrangements that livestock farmers can explore. It will also cover resources and tips for livestock farmers working with lawyers around leases.
Predator Protection for Livestock
Learn how to keep your cattle, goats, and sheep safe from predators such as coyotes, roaming dogs and birds of prey.
Predator Protection for Poultry
Join us to learn practical strategies for protecting your flock from predators such as raccoons, foxes, and birds of prey.
Tax Tips for Farmers
Are you wondering how the new tax law will impact your farm's taxes? Watch this webinar to learn about the updated tax code, including what it means for depreciation, capital purchases, and other deductions.
Troubleshooting Livestock Guardian Dog Behaviors - Part 3
Presenter Jan Dohner will cover the adolescent behavior problems commonly exhibited by livestock guardian dogs.
A Deeper Dive into Livestock Guardian Dogs (Part 2)
Presenter Jan Dohner covers the various breeds, questions of crossbred dogs, how to find a good dog/breeder, identifying good rescue dogs, choosing a puppy, and bringing home a new dog or puppy.
Livestock Guardian Animal Overview - Llamas, Donkeys and Dogs (Part 1)
Presenter Jan Dohner discusses the fundamentals of using guardian animals, including llamas, donkeys and dogs, to protect your animals on pasture.
Develop a Forage Chain for Your Livestock
Kent Solberg discusses how to the most of your livestock operation by sequencing a combination of annual, perennial, and stored forages to feed your ruminant animals.
Nutritional Benefits of Pasture-Raised Animals
Nutritionist Collette Lentz, MS, will discuss the nutritional advantages and associated human health benefits of pasture-raised meat, milk and eggs.
Land Access for Livestock Farmers
Jason Silverman with Land For Good will discuss land tenure arrangements, as well as provide tips for finding and assessing land.