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Consider Grazing Replacements

Maybe you’ve thought about grazing on your dairy farm. You may think your farm is too big or that grazing is just for organic farmers. Anyone at any scale or with any type of operation can graze. And the simplest and most cost-effective way to add grazing into your farm management is to graze your dairy replacements. Grazing dairy heifers is not new and has been researched. Besides positive anecdotal evidence from farmers and custom raisers who already raise dairy replacements on managed pasture, Wisconsin dairy farmers in general see benefits to this management style.
 
In the October 2015 Wisconsin Agriculturist article Consider Grazing Replacements, UW-Extension Dairy & Livestock Agent Jennifer Blazek shares the numerous benefits to raising dairy replacements on managed pasture that can translate into economic returns for the farm.
 

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Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.