(Atlantic) Alan Zellmer of Atlantic will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day. The event is free to attend and open to the public. More information about the field day is below, and full details are available on the event’s webpage.
Alan Zellmer hasn’t stopped farming since he planted his first crop at age 14. He currently manages 2,300 acres of row crops and 800 acres of pasture, along with 850 head of cattle located at different farms. Alan rotates grazing the cattle on his farm, often moving them to keep the pasture healthy. He has applied manure on his pastures for the last three years to lower commercial nitrogen inputs. The two enterprises, field crops and cows, are integrated seamlessly on his farm. He uses the rye he double-crops with soybeans for cattle feed, and bedding from the cattle barn as fertilizer.
At this field day, you’ll see how Alan uses soil testing to inform his nutrient program for the pastures and crop fields. Alan will also demonstrate how he makes ryegrass, which he’ll later use as cattle feed.
Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: A to Z Feeders | 56393 Highland Road, Atlantic, IA 50022
RSVP: Attendees can RSVP by visiting the event page or calling PFI at (515)-232-5661
For more information about PFI field days, visit our Field Days webpage.
