Advanced Grazing System Demo Site Tour - Steven Balzer Project

Adrienne Hanson - Canadian Forage & Grasslands Association

An Advanced Grazing System in action, join us in the field for appetizers and to check out Steven's system.

Saskatchewan 305

After completing an Advanced Grazing Systems course with mentor, Lee Sexton, Steven Balzer submitted a project through the OFCAF program, unfortunately the program funds had been depleted before the project could be reviewed. It was noted for its merit and when a site was needed for the Ag In Motion event CFGA reached out to Steven to discuss development of his project for demonstration.
The site includes 98 acres of established tame pasture, with undeveloped grazing infrastructure. Steven proceeded with his project prior to agreeing to host CFGA demo and he completed a 4 strand barbed wire fence (in red), separating the 45 acre treed portion from the pasture. 
Steven’s proposal was adapted slightly by installing an alley for accessing water and to improve the adaptability of the mobile Razer Grazer temporary fencing unit (in green) to divide the pasture into approximately sixteen 3 day grazing parcels, providing 48 days rest for the pasture (see table below).
Water infrastructure proposed for this site includes developing a wet well at the dugout on the west side of the pasture and a pumping system installed to deliver water to a watering alley in the central portion of the undeveloped tame pasture. For the purpose of the demo, water will be provided by Elliot Tree Services and water truck, supplied by Steven Balzer. Flowline and water troughs will be provided for the purpose of the demo with Steven developing the wet well and installing the pumping system in the following grazing season.

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