Prescribed Grazing Using Goats

Learn how prescribed grazing can be a useful tool in forest management. Topics include:
History and background of prescribed grazing
What prescribed grazing is
Prescribed grazing as a tool to control invasive brush
Impacts on native vegetation
Necessary equipment
Costs associated with prescribed grazing
Caring for goats in the wild
Incorporating prescribed grazing into an invasive species management program
Herd for hire opportunities

This workshop will share findings of studies conducted testing goat grazing as a method to control invasives and brush in understory of timber stands. The agenda will include discussion and opportunities for questions along with many resources.Dress for a walk in the woods! Refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact: Mikaela Agresta, agresta@purdue.edu.

RSVP by July 28 to Veronica Helming, 812-482-1171, duboisswcd@gmail.com