Comment from instructor: “Home study is a great way for producers to learn new information without having to rearrange their schedule to accommodate a meeting. Livestock Grazing Course WHO ARE THE COURSE INSTRUCTORS? Melanie Barkley 814.623.4800 [email protected] Dave Hartman 570.784.6660 [email protected] Dustin Heeter 724.837.1402 [email protected] Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research and extension programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Visit Penn State Extension on the web: extension.psu.edu Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Melanie Barkley at 814.623.4800 in advance of your participation or visit. This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY. Course materials sent out October 15, 2014 Course designed for:  Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat and other Livestock Producers Livestock Grazing Who Should Sign Up? Anyone interested in running a profitable live‐ stock opera on that focuses on feeding ani‐ mals with pasture resources should sign up. Course is perfect for beginning producers and a great review for seasoned producers. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To join our Livestock Grazing Course, Please register by going to: http://extension.psu.edu/animals/health/events Or by calling 814-445-8911 ext. 141 Lesson Topics  Ge ng Started with Pastures Registration deadline: October 12 , 2014 Registration Cost  Plants in the Pasture Why Home Study?  Grazing Course: Postal Service Pasture Management Grazing Course: Internet/email $50.00   Pasture Facili es CD of materials (CD included  Grazing Management  Grazing Economics You can study and learn about livestock produc on prac ces in your own home on your own me schedule.  You receive one‐on‐one assistance from a course instructor.  The course worksheets are designed to help you analyze your own individual oper‐ a on. (If you don’t own livestock yet, you will answer the worksheet ques ons based on what you plan to do.)  You will gain a be er understanding of the basics of pasture produc on. What Is The Cost? The course mailed through the postal service costs $85.00. The course taken through inter‐ net/email costs $50.00. Internet/email par ci‐ pants may also purchase a CD of materials for an addi onal $25.00 How Does The Course Work?  Choose which specie(s) you graze or plan to graze on your farm. (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, or Other)  Lesson materials will be mailed or emailed on October 15. Postal par cipants receive a CD of materials.  Read lesson materials weekly for six weeks  Read the lesson materials, then complete the lesson worksheet  Send the worksheet and any ques ons to the course instructor  The course instructor makes comments and sugges ons and returns worksheet to the par cipant. For postal participants) For more information: Melanie Barkley 814.623.4800 or [email protected] Dave Hartman 570.784.6660 or [email protected] Dustin Heeter 724.837.1402 or [email protected] $85.00 $25.00