Description:
The Beidler family has experimented with a number of forage and grain crops on their organic dairy farm. This workshop will focus on the use of Japanese Millet as a pasture, hay, and grain crop for their dairy. The Beidlers will also discuss the use of cereal grains such as millet and spelt for multi-functional purposes like bedding, grazing season extension and harvestable feed. Finally, we will tour the Organic Corn Variety Trials at VT Technical College. The NOFA-VT pizza oven will provide lunch. This workshop is free to farmers or $15 dollars for all others. Sponsored by University of Vermont Extension and NOFA-VT. Contact Heather Darby at 802.524.6501 to register.