Pasture Raised Pioneers

Commodities

Practices

Through this grant, students will manage a small group of cattle
on a rotational grazing system. The students will participate in
moving the cattle to different paddocks within our current 2 acre
pasture throughout the year to maximize the growth of beneficial
forages and reduce the impact of overgrazing. Students from the
high school agriculture program will evaluate and manage the
cattle and pasture as well as lead lessons involving elementary
students in grades 1-4 at Zane Trace School. Climate resilience,
regenerative grazing and nutrient management are all topics that
will be taught through this grant project. 

1. Increase rotational grazing and animal husbandry skills among
   40 high school agriculture students by involving them in
   management tasks related to raising a small herd of Jersey
   females in a dairy/beef crossbred operation at Zane Trace High
   School. 
2. Provide educational outreach to increase awareness of
   sustainable agriculture for at least 350 students in grades 1-4
   at Zane Trace Elementary through pasture tours and classroom
   visits. 
3. Introduce high school agriculture students to livestock
   career opportunities through a visit to the Ohio State Dairy
   Farm, a local pasture based livestock operation and three guest
   speakers in class.