For something that seems so simple, there are a lot of moving parts and interacting pieces when it comes to grazing management. The Georgia Grazing School will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 in Carrollton, Ga., at the Carroll Co. Extension Office and Agri-Center.

Training will take place in both classroom and field settings. Multiple classroom lectures addressing plant and grazing management will be combined with a farm visit to a nearby grazing operation. Numerous hands-on learning opportunities and demonstrations of fencing and watering options will highlight valuable management practices for livestock producers.

The workshop will focus on soil fertility, forage crop establishment, plant growth, animal nutrient requirements, and management-intensive grazing.

Cost of the program is $150 for the first person from each farm ($75/person for each additional person from each farm/family) and includes lunches and breaks on each day, dinner on the first night, and a grazing school handbook. Hurry to register, as space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. You can register online. Alternatively, you can call or email Cathy Felton from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to register over the phone (706-310-3464).