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David Davis
21262 Genoa Road
Linneus, MO 64653
Phone: 660 895-5121
FAX: 660 895=5122
Email: DavisDK@missouri.edu

Management Intensive Grazing

A three-day workshop at the
University of Missouri
Forage Systems Research Center

September 26-28, 2006 Sponsored by: University of Missouri Forage Systems Research Center, Missouri Forage & Grassland Council, & Green Hills Farm Project

Location
The University of Missouri Forage Systems Research Center is located in the Green Hills region of north central Missouri. The Center has a long history of forage livestock systems research, and it is the largest outdoor laboratory of its type in the eastern half of the United States. The field examples of choices available at the Center make it a unique learning opportunity for producers and educators. The Center is located 10 miles northwest of Brookfield.

Registration
The cost of the three-day Management-intensive Grazing Workshop is $250 per person or $375 per couple. This fee includes the Missouri Grazing Manual and Summer Grazing, two manuals prepared by the instructors and several other authors. The fee also includes other educational materials, three lunches, and two suppers.

Registration must be received by MFGC at least 14 days prior to the session. Cancellations must be made within 7 days of the session to receive a full refund of the $50 deposit. Registrations are on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to 50 people per workshop. A reservation to the workshop is held only by a registration form and paid deposit.

Motels

For more information, contact:
Joetta Roberts, MFGC
PMB 225, 2000 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201-6091
Phone: (573) 499-0886 (mornings)
E-mail: mfgc@mchsi.com

Tentative Schedule

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Who's Who

Kevin Bradley: State Extension Weed Scientist, University of Missouri, BS Agriculture, Ferrum College (Ferrum, VA), PhD Weed Science, Virginia Tech

Maurice Davis: State Grassland Conservationist, NRCS (Retired), BS Animal Science and Range Science, South Dakota State University.

Jim Fitzgerald: Herdsman FSRC and customfence builder, University of Missouri, FSRC. 20+ years experience building all types of fences.

Robert Kallenbach: State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri, B.S. Agronomy, Southwest Missouri State University, M.S. Agronomy, University of Missouri, PhD Agronomy, Texas Tech University

Mark Kennedy: State Grassland Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, BS Animal Science and Forages, Arkansas State University

John Lory: Extension Assistant Professor, University of Missouri Extension, Commercial Ag Programs, BS Agronomy, Cornell University, MS & PhD Soil Science, University of Minnesota.

Kevin Moore: MU Associate Professor of Ag Economics, BS Ag Business and Economics, Illinois State University, MS & PhD Ag Economics, Iowa State University.

Monty Kerley: Professor, Animal Sciences, University of Missouri. BS Animal Husbandry, Southern Illinois University; MS & PhD Animal Sciences, University of Illinois.

Craig Roberts: State Forage Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, BS Physical Geography, University of North Alabama, MS & PhD Agronomy, University of Arkansas

Others: Some area livestock producers, members of Green Hills Farm Project, will participate producer panels.

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Please reister me for the following 3-day workshop:
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Enclosed is a check for $50 (per person) payable to "Missouri Forage
and Grassland Council". I understand that the balance is payable at
registration upon the first day of the workshop.

Mail to: Joetta Roberts, MFGC
         PMB 225, 2000 E. Broadway
         Columbia, MO 65201-6091

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