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: $185 per attendee, $75 for one additional member of same farming operation. Lunch is included for 2 days.
Date: 8/5/2026 - 8/7/2026
Time:
- Wed August 5: 8am - 5pm
- Thurs August 6: 8 am - 5 pm
- Friday August 7: 8 am - 12 pm
Location: Gainesville Livestock Auction
18214 US Highway 160, Gainesville, MO, 65655-7400
Contact: Elizabeth Picking
417-256-2391 - pickinge@missouri.edu
