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: $110 per attendee, $50 for additional member of same farming operation. Maximum of two attendees per operation. Lunch is included each day.
Date: August 25 - 27, 2026
Time:
- Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Thursday, Aug. 27
Location:
Providence Baptist Church
20250 State Rte E
Williamstown, Mo 63473
Contact:
Brenda Schreck
Livestock Specialist
MU Extension Lewis County
573-767-5273
Registration Deadline: August 18, 2026
