Event Overview

On his fourth-generation farm near Red Oak, Iowa, Dave Carbaugh has done a lot since moving back 15 years ago. Across his 100 acres, he has put in filter strips, grassed waterways, riparian forest buffers, windbreaks, a 10-acre pond and forage plantings, building on work started by earlier generations. For many of these projects, Dave has taken advantage of funding from the NRCS and expertise from other organizations. One of his goals is to “make the pastures right” so that successful management of his sheep flock will naturally follow.  

Come see and learn about the improvements Dave has made, as well as those that are in the works and ones on the docket. Dave will share how the changes contribute to his farm, the process of establishing them and how to navigate what can be a complicated funding process.

Meal

A meal will follow the field day.

See & Discuss

  • Establishing and managing a pond 
  • Hay production with bird habitat in mind 
  • Funding sources for conservation practices 
  • Planning for pasture fencing 

Sponsor

Golden Hills RC&D

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