Educate the Agricultural Educators and Bankers on Profitability, Lifestyle and Environmental Benefits of MIG for the Livestock Farmers of Central Wisconsin

1998 Annual Report for ENC98-036.1

Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 1998: $12,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $25,000.00
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Paul Daigle
Central Wisconsin River Graziers Network

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.