Pasture Walk: Multi-Species Grazing and Direct Marketing
Event Details
Date
August 13, 2022
Time
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Location
Red House Ranch
53 Rumsey Hill Rd
Van Etten, NY 14889-9538
Host
CCE ChemungLiz Alexander
(607) 734-4453
email Liz Alexander
Multi-Species Grazing and Direct Marketing Pasture Walk
Join livestock farmers, Ike and Dave Mallula for a tour of their multi-species grazing operation. Learn how they manage beef, poultry, and hogs on pasture, and how they engage consumers to direct market pasture-raised meats.
Cost: Free
Location: Red House Ranch 53 Rumsey Hill Rd. Van Etten, NY 14889-9538
Meet up for networking and conversation at 3pm.
Pasture walk will go from 3:30-5:30pm.
Followed by dinner featuring burgers, salad, and drinks.
Hosted by CCE Chemung & SCNYDFC
Contact: Liz Alexander at 607-734-4453 ext 227 or ema228@cornell.edu
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