Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:
- enhanced forage resources
- improved animal production
- improvements in soil health
- reduced need for fertilizer and other inputs
Participants learn concepts and skills that directly translate to their ability to design and manage a grazing system specifically for their farm. These include:
Basic Principles:
- Soils
- Plant growth
- Economics
- Livestock Nutrition
Practical Applications :
- Water system layout and design
- Fencing system layout and design
- Pasture forage assessments
Regional grazing schools are a cooperative educational programming effort between University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) with support from local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD). Attendance at a regional grazing school satisfies requirements to obtain cost-share funds through SWCD programs. Individuals who are interested in learning more about managed grazing systems are also encouraged to attend.
Cost: $140 per attendee, $70 for additional member of same farming operation. Maximum of two attendees per operation. Lunch is included for three days.
Dates: June 23-25, 2026
Time:
- Tuesday, June 23: 8am - 4pm
- Wednesday, June 24: 8am - 4pm
- Thursday, June 25: 8am - 4pm
Location: University of Missouri, Hundley-Whaley Extension and Engagement Center, 1109 South Birch Street, Albany, Missouri 64402
Contact: Jim Humphrey at humphreyjr@missouri.edu or 816-324-3147; or Luke Skinner at luke.skinner@usda.gov or 660-663-9381.
Registration Deadline: June 19, 2026