By Scout Nelson
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension, in collaboration with South Dakota State University Extension and the Adams County Soil Conservation District, is set to host an informative workshop titled No Wires, No Limits: Exploring Virtual Fencing. This event will be held on January 28, 2025, at the Hettinger Research Extension Centre (HREC).
“Producers interested in adopting precision livestock technologies will hear from leading experts on key research utilizing this technology and from an interactive panel of progressive producers and virtual fencing experts,” explains Aspen Lenning, NDSU Extension agent in Adams County.
The workshop begins at 10 a.m. MST at the new HREC Livestock Lab, located at 106 1st Avenue West, Hettinger, North Dakota. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about software management, technology implementation, and proper collar placement through a live demonstration.
“As ranchers continue to look for the most efficient way to run their operations, fenceless grazing is becoming a more realistic option,” says Lenning.
The event aims to provide ranchers with comprehensive knowledge about precision livestock technologies, ensuring they have all the tools necessary to implement these systems successfully.
“Adopting new livestock technologies can be challenging,” shares Rachel Gibbs, NDSU Extension livestock specialist at the HREC. “Our goal with this program is to provide producers with all the information they need to successfully implement these technologies and build a network of professionals to help them along the way.”
Registration for the workshop is open until January 17, 2025. Interested participants can register at ndsu.ag/virtual fencing. For additional information, contact Aspen Lenning at 701-567-2735.
This workshop promises to be an essential resource for ranchers looking to modernize their operations through advanced livestock management tools.
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Categories: North Dakota, Livestock