Over the last 50 years, both crop and livestock production systems in the U.S. have become increasingly specialized and separated. A two-year Ohio State project has partnered with 31 working Ohio farms to examine the economic, ecological, and social impacts of specializing or integrating these farming systems. During this event attendees will consider soil health results and other on-farm data from our two-year study, join in discussion with study participants about the benefits and barriers to integrating crop and livestock systems, and hear about specific strategies or issues from area farmers.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required to receive the meal provided during the event. This project is supported by a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Two options to attend “Exploring Crop and Livestock Integration: Barriers and Benefits”
- Wayne County (Rittman, Ohio), Thursday, August 22, 2024, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Register at: go.osu.edu/IDEAS24
- Darke County (Versailles, Ohio), Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Register at: go.osu.edu/IDEAS2024