1998 Annual Report for ENC98-036.1
Educate the Agricultural Educators and Bankers on Profitability, Lifestyle and Environmental Benefits of MIG for the Livestock Farmers of Central Wisconsin
Summary
This project will be part of a comprehensive effort by the Central Wisconsin River Graziers Network, in cooperation with local agricultural related agencies, to promote the environmental, lifestyle and profit advantages of adopting Management-Intensive Grazing (MIG). This phase of the project will focus on educating the agricultural educators and bankers in Marathon County and Lincoln County. A local conservation specialist working in the Land Conservation Department will work with grass-based farmers in the Network to accomplish this mission. The project is one part of our Network’s effort to promote the feasibility of grazing-based farming as a profitable way of farming that enhances lifestyles and protects and improves the environment.
Specific objectives of this specific project include: 1) Educate local agricultural educators and bankers about the benefits of MIG; and 2) Develop grazing farm pasture walks and a curriculum for agricultural educators to follow so that MIG can be successfully taught to our future farmers.
North Central Region SARE 1998 Annual Report.