Thursday, October 29 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Bartlett Family Farm

66 Tousant Hill Road

Greensboro Bend, VT

Thinking about installing a bedded pack system, or looking to get more out of the one you already have? Join Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (OCNRCD), Zack Bartlett, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff for a practical, on-farm workshop focused on successful bedded pack management.

Bedded pack systems can improve livestock comfort, simplify manure handling, and support nutrient manaement goals when they're designed and managed well. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn directly from a working farm and conservation professionals about what it takes to make a bedded pack system successful over the long term.

 What You'll Learn

Participants will explore:

• Best practices for managing a deep bedded pack
• How to calculate annual bedding needs and estimate bedding costs
• Nutrient management considerations and how bedded packs fit into an overall farm management plan
• Lessons learned, challenges, and practical tips from Zack Bartlett's experience

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for livestock producers who are:

• Considering installing a bedded pack system
• Looking to improve an existing bedded pack
• Exploring manure management options that support both farm efficiency and environmental stewardship
• Preparing to apply for NRCS financial assistance

Please note: This workshop fulfills the NRCS training requirement for farmers seeking NRCS financial assistance for a bedded pack system.

Supporting Conservation on Working Farms

At OCNRCD, we work alongside farmers to identify practical conservation solutions that improve soil health, protect water quality, and strengthen farm operations. Educational workshops like this are one way we connect producers with technical expertise, funding opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning that helps conservation practices succeed on the ground.

Wheteher you're just beginning to explore bedded pack systems or preparing for your next conservation project, this workshop is a great opportunity to build knowledge, ask questions, and connect with fellow farmers and conservation professionals.

RSVP

Registration is requested.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YMQi5y6oWv4Pw8Eg8