Nash County Cattlemen Alex and Ashley Askew will lead a tour of their cattle pastures and explain how they implemented bale grazing this winter to improve labor efficiency and soil health. Dr. Matt Poore and Johnny Rogers from NC State Extension will also discuss forage identification and temporary fencing.


Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6-8 pm
Address: 11805 Ward Rd Whitakers, NC
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Free Sandwich meal will be provided

** Please bring your own chair.
** Note: There are no bathroom facilities available at this farm.

Bale grazing is a strategic winter feeding method that involves placing hay bales in a grid pattern to reduce labor, machinery costs, and manure handling while boosting soil fertility through concentrated nutrient distribution. By setting up these grids beforehand and using temporary electric fences to provide two to three days of access at a time, farmers can allow cattle to self-feed and add organic matter back into the soil.

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: hmglenno@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.