OSU’s Field Day will explore crop, livestock integration
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a Field Day to explore crop and livestock integration on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Gish Barn, 530 Gish Road, Rittman. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a Field Day to explore crop and livestock integration on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Gish Barn, 530 Gish Road, Rittman.
Over the last 50 years, both crop and livestock production systems in the U.S. have become increasingly specialized and separated. A two-year Ohio State project has partnered with 31 working Ohio farms to examine the economic, ecological and social impacts of specializing or integrating these farming systems.
During this event attendees will consider soil health results and other on-farm data from a two-year study. Join in discussion with study participants about the benefits and barriers to integrating crop and livestock systems and hear about specific strategies or issues from area farmers.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required to receive the meal provided during the event. This project is supported by a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Register and learn more at go.osu.edu/IDEAS24.