Presentation Summary: Derek Orth, Owner of Orthridge Farms in Fennimore, WI and Robert Bauer, Grazing Specialist for Golden Sands RC&D in Viroqua, WI, will show and tell you about the process of developing a grazing management plan that involves the use of virtual fencing. Through this talk you will understand the opportunities and challenges of caring for animals, soil, and water by grazing livestock. Virtual fencing is a relatively new technology that is likely not familiar to most people, even if they already have livestock. We hope to break through preconceptions about livestock and rotational grazing to reframe the audience’s perception of the problems and opportunities with grazing by introducing it through the lens of this new technology.

Website:

Golden Sands RC & D | www.goldensandsrcd.org

Orthridge Farms | www.facebook.com/orthridge/

Location: Dubuque Main Street, Farmer’s Market