Eastern Ohio Grazing Council sets final 2025 pasture walk, workshop for Oct. 23 in Richmond

The Eastern Ohio Grazing Council will conclude its 2025 Pasture Walk season with a grazing workshop Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. at 1220 Kragel Road in Richmond. The evening will feature a short pasture walk at the farm of John and Cathy Cavanaugh, followed by dinner and recognition of the 2025 Pasture Walk hosts.

Workshop discussions will cover division fencing, watering facilities, and lessons learned from two years of drought.

Attendees are asked to RSVP by Oct. 17 by contacting the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District at 740-264-9790 or by registering online at bit.ly/EOGCEvents.

The council typically holds pasture walks on the fourth Thursday of each month from April through October across Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Stark and Tuscarawas counties, and hosts winter grazing workshops in January, February and March. Anyone interested in soil and water conservation through growing and grazing forages is welcome.

The council’s mission is to promote the conservation of soil and water by supporting sustainable, environmentally sound grazing practices. For more information or to be added to the mailing or email list, contact Wendee Zadanski at wzadanski@jeffersoncountyoh.com.

The council thanks its 2025 sponsors: Carrollton Farmers Exchange, Circle L Fence Ltd., CYA Exchange, Diamond T Fencing, Encino Energy, Farm Credit Mid-America, Kim Davis Insurance Agency, R-CALF USA, Straight A’s Ranch City, and Willoughby Land Services LLC. Follow the council on Facebook.