Enhancing Livestock Management Through Fencing
Extension Education
Theodore Wiseman
Ohio State University
New Lexington
Abstract
Livestock fencing is indispensable for efficient farm management, yet its design and implementation pose challenges for producers, encompassing factors like cost, durability, water location, livestock species, and environmental impact. To address these complexities, our program received a $6,000.00 grant, enabling the acquisition of specialized equipment to enhance our initiatives.
Our primary objective is to equip livestock producers with practical skills and knowledge to design and sustain fencing systems tailored to their unique requirements. Several workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and educational resources were made possible through this grant with the purchase of essential equipment. These include state-of-the-art fencing tools, energizers, wire stretchers, and electric fence testers, numerous types of temporary posts and insulators. This allowed participants to learn firsthand about various fencing materials, designs, and installation techniques.
Collaboration with agricultural experts, industry professionals, and local stakeholders remains integral to our approach. By leveraging the expertise and resources made possible through the grant, we ensure the dissemination of up-to-date information and best practices. Participants can make informed decisions, fostering improved livestock management practices, operational efficiency, and risk reduction associated with inadequate fencing infrastructure.
Through the strategic utilization of the grant, our Livestock Fencing Demonstration Program has been utilized at local, regional and multi-state programs.
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Authors: Theodore Wiseman, Christine Gelley
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Wiseman, T. Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43764
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Gelley, C. Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 46049