Thursday March 19, 2015
8:00—8:30......................................................Registration
8:30—8:45............................Welcome and Introduction Dustin Heeter, Penn State Extension
8:45—10:00..................Let’s Plan for Profit: A Holistic Approach—Part I
Paul & Phyllis Van Amburgh, Farmer and Consultants
10:00—10:15..........................EQUIP Program Funding Laura Smith, USDA-NCRS Area Resource Conservationist
10:15—10:45.............................................................Break
Visit our Sponsors and Trade Show Vendors
10:45—11:30..............Benefits of Stockpiled Forages
Russ Wilson, Multi-Species Livestock Producer
11:30—12:00....................Fence Basics and Common Misconceptions
Bonita Whalen, Kencove Fence Supply Product Specialist
12:00—12:45.............................................................Lunch
12:45—2:00..................Let’s Plan for Profit: A Holistic Approach—Part II
Paul & Phyllis Van Amburgh, Farmer and Consultants
2:00—2:30................................................................Break
Visit our Sponsors Trade Show Vendors
2:20—3:15................Understanding Meat Labels and Direct Marketing of Products
Dr. Jonathan Campbell, Penn State University Extension Meat Specialist
3:15—4:00.............................................Farmers Panel Q&A/Evaluations/Closing Remarks/Prizes
We’re going to explore different aspects of grazing operations from the ground up… literally. From soil health to building a better fence, plus many topics in between. Hear from experts on discussions about livestock well-being, stockpiled forages, meat marketing and labeling, and program funding. If grazing is part of your livestock management program come and learn how to identify and fill those gaps and increase your bottom line.
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Dharma Lea is the name of the farm where Phyllis and Paul manage their 100% Grass-fed Dairy and Beef operations with their five children, Grace, Vincent, Maggy, Oliver, and Ruby in Sharon Springs, New York. The milk from their 65-cow dairy goes to Maple Hill Creamery, PCO Certified 100% Grass-fed Dairy products. Dharma Lea is proud to be the first farm to ship to Maple Hill Creamery. Their beef from their Devon herd is sold direct to customers.
Paul, in addition to farming, now acts as Milk Supply Manager and farmer liaison for Maple Hill Creamery.
Phyllis, in addition to farming, is managing Director of The Agrarian Learning Center (ALC), the Northeast Savory Institute affiliate. ALC offers learning tools, seminars, workshops, and courses to better assist farms in our Northeast region to reach their goals.
This year, Phyllis and Paul will be discussing the exploration of epigenetics, Holistic Management, Grazing and Soil health and see where the profit might be hiding!
Both Phyllis and Paul can be reached at info@dharmalea.com. Please visit their website www.dharmalea.com.
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Headwaters PA
USDA - Natural Recources Conservation Service
Clearfield County Conservation District
Jefferson County Conservation District
Penn State Extension
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative