Workshops

Join Rural Action for a pasture walk at Shew Family Farm where Pete and Marjie have been raising 100% grass fed & grass finished angus beef since 1979. We will be joined by Bob Hendershot, who is retired from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the state grassland conservationist and state (GLCI) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative coordinator. The pasture walk will cover topics including... Shew Family Farm and its history Managing pasture to grow more forage in the summer Planning for fall and winter grazing Weed control -- to clip or not to clip? "Manage your pasture so they never have a bad day." Other income streams such as agritourism AGENDA: Welcome and overview of Rural Action Group Introductions Introduction to Shew Family Farm Overview of pasture and livestock management Pasture walk with open conversation On-farm cabin visit - discussion on agritourism Closing Remember to bring shoes that you can walk in and plenty of water! Parking is plentiful. Please keep an eye out for Rural Action event signs to direct you towards the farm.