Quarter Mile Good Farm & Orchard Pasture Walk

July 16, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM

6142 Willis Rd North Branch, MI 48641

Pasture Walk
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

Quarter Mile Good Farm & Orchard is a first-generation family farm in Lapeer County, MI. They farm numerous owned and leased properties in and around North Branch and Brown City. In addition to their apple orchard, they rotationally graze Dexter and Angus Cattle. They also breed Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs and make equestrian hay. They recently started a direct-to-consumer retail meat business sold through their website www.quartermilegood.com. 

Topics of Discussion

  • NRCS woven wire fencing and intermediate fencing
  • Rotational grazing with cattle & pigs
  • Prototype slide gate feeders and fence line feeding systems
  • Different seed mixtures and the pros and cons of planting


Location:
6142 Willis Rd
North Branch, MI 48641

Time:
6:00-8:00PM

To register for this event please contact Brittany
at the Gladwin MSU Extension (989) 426-7741
email msue.gladwin@msu.edu

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Brittany at 989-426-7741 or msue.gladwin@msu.edu by July 2nd, 2024. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

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