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SUMMARY:Livestock Fencing 101: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered for free for New York State veterans through funding from NYSDAM.\nNon-veterans wishing to attend may register through Central New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops here: CCE Registration Form \nJoin us for a hands-on livestock fencing workshop! This in-person event will introduce participants to the basics of fencing for livestock\, including a close look at common materials and practical techniques for installing both temporary and permanent systems. Please note: this workshop will not cover deer exclusion fencing. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nMorning Session: Learn how to set up two types of temporary fencing as part of a complete fencing system for pastured pigs. The methods taught here are transferable and can be adapted for a variety of other livestock systems.\nLunch: We’ll provide pizza\, salad\, and seltzer. Please bring a water bottle.\nAfternoon Session: Get hands-on experience building a corner assembly for a permanent fence. You’ll learn why corners are critical to fence stability and how to properly stretch and tension fence wire for lasting durability.\n\nThe workshop takes place at Turrell Farms in West Oneonta\, NY\, and will be led by Farmer Veterans James Turrell and Nina Saeli\, along with Ashley McFarland\, Area Livestock Specialist with CCE Central New York Dairy\, Livestock & Field Crops (CNYDLFC). \nWhether you’re just getting started with fencing or looking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop is a great opportunity to build confidence\, trade ideas with fellow farmers\, and gain practical experience you can use right away. Lunch is on us!
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/livestock-fencing-101-the-basics/
LOCATION:Turrell Farms\, 185 County Road 11\, Oneonta\, 13820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Ops
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