Lost Rivers Grazing Academy: Building Sustainability in Livestock Production

Authors

Scott Jensen, University of IdahoFollow
Charles Cheyney, University of IdahoFollow
James Hawkins, University of IdahoFollow
C. Wilson Gray, University of IdahoFollow
Glenn ShewmakerFollow
Shannon Williams, University of IdahoFollow
James R. GerrishFollow

Volume

47

Issue

1

Abstract

The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy (LRGA) was developed to improve the sustainability of livestock grazing operations. A mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction provides participants with training in Management-intensive Grazing, a goal-driven, flexible method of managing grazing for improved sustainability. Increased efficiency has also helped these producers to reduce winter feed costs, leading to greater economic stability. The LRGA uses a variety of teaching techniques to facilitate learning. These techniques include traditional classroom instruction, experiential learning, games, and simulations.

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Recommended Citation

Jensen, S., Cheyney, C., Hawkins, J., Gray, C. W., Shewmaker, G., Williams, S., & Gerrish, J. R. (2009). Lost Rivers Grazing Academy: Building Sustainability in Livestock Production. The Journal of Extension, 47(1), Article 12. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss1/12