Fencing and Grazing clinic set in northeast Iowa on Aug. 11
6/24/26
Fencing clinic participants learn about available options.
VINTON, Iowa – Amid the busy growing seasons, it is nearly impossible for cattlemen to find time to accomplish every task on their list. Easing labor demands is one of the largest perks of utilizing the improved fencing tools available. Permanent, temporary and virtual fence opportunities have all seen improvements that can streamline labor, while improving the grazing system. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab said getting a handle on available fencing options can be challenging for producers.
"This is the main reason I wanted to bring a Fencing and Grazing Clinic to northeast Iowa this summer," she said. “This program really emphasizes getting the infrastructure right to help with labor limitations while meeting grazing goals.”
Producers are invited to this one-day Fencing and Grazing clinic set for Aug. 11 In Linn County. It will be held near Marion at the Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, 3706 St. Peters Rd, and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $20 registration includes lunch, and a variety of hands-on and classroom sessions throughout the day.
Topics and speakers are:
- New tools in fencing: Burke Suckow, Gallagher
- Designing your paddocks: Denise Schwab
- Grazing Leases & Fence Law: Attorney, ISU Center for Ag Law and Taxation
- Virtual Fencing Options, Applications, and Insights: Panel discussion
- Host Paddock System in Action: Laura Keniston
Thank you to the sponsors that make this program possible: Gallagher, Monil, NoFence, Iowa Forage & Grassland Council, the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Checkoff; and to the generous hosts at the Rodale Institute. Please register by Aug. 4 either online at https://go.iastate.edu/5MSMOU or by calling 319-377-9839.
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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.
Contact:
Denise Schwab, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, 319-721-9624, dschwab@iastate.edu
