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SD Grassland Coalition: Calving Workshops

Chamberlain SD Chamberlain

-Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition and partners for these informative, 1-day workshops focused on helping cattle producers determine if, when, and how they might consider adjustments to their calving program in relation to extreme weather, forage, pasture, labor, and other resource considerations.

Topics:
-When and Where to calve: Weather, ground conditions, nutritional needs, and other considerations Managing the Cow: Cow health and nutrition, cow size, safety, etc.

-Resource Allocation and Assessment: Matching calving inputs to ranch or farm resources

-Marketing Strategies: Production and marketing if a change to calving dates is made

-Managing People: Considerations for family, employees, health, and time constraints