Exploring Livestock Grazing for Coastal Habitat Management Webinar

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring Livestock Grazing for Coastal Habitat Management Webinar

Presenter:  Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi; Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist; Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension; and Jim Currie, private landowner

Sponsor:  National Sea Grant Office

Seminar Contact: kelly.samek@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://msstateextension.zoom.us/my/ericsparksmsu

Abstract: Searching for a cost-effective, less intrusive habitat management solution? Discover how to transform livestock grazing from a ubiquitous agricultural practice into a powerful tool for vegetation management and landscape enhancement. In this webinar, you’ll hear short presentations from Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi, Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist, Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension, and Jim Currie, private landowner followed by a Q&A session. Topics to be covered include what is conservation grazing, the power of herbivory, herbivory and soil health, wildland forage and its management, and a case study. 

For more information: https://exploringlivestockgrazingwebinar.eventbrite.com

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{Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi; Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist; Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension; and Jim Currie, private landowner}

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