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Field days have long been a great educational tool used to show farmers new technologies and management practices. OSU Extension is pleased to announce the return of a statewide Ohio Beef Cattle Field Day. The program will make its reappearance in Crawford and Marion Counties on Saturday August 10, 2023.
In order to see several aspects of beef cattle production this event will begin at the Crawford County Extension office. While at the Extension office we will hear remarks from Mark Gottke. Mark farms in Allen County and is the current president of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. The tour will depart with attendees driving their own vehicles as we caravan from one stop to the next. We recommend carpooling as much as possible due to limited parking at one of the tour stops.
The tour stops are as follow:
Hord Family Farms
Hord Family Farms is a 5th generation operation that raises pigs, grain, and cattle. Their cattle are purchased and raised from feeders to market in open-air hoop barns powered by solar panels. Annual forages are a significant part of the rations fed to the cattle.
Center Street Meat Company
The Lohr family owns and operates Center Street Meat Company, a full-service butcher shop and a retail store. This wholesale business offers custom-butchering and packaging services. Their retail store carries a variety of locally sourced groceries, including freshly made deli salads, homemade baked goods, local maple syrup, sauces, and dressings. Lunch will be served at Center Street Meat Company.
Kocher Farms
Kocher Farms is a family-owned operation located near Galion Ohio. Their cattle operation raises and finishes nearly 1,300 head of dairy beef feeders and dairy-beef crosses. Kocher Farms partners with United Producers Inc. to purchase and sell the cattle.
J & B Stahl Farms
J & B Stahl Farms is a family-owned operation located north of Bucyrus Ohio. The commercial angus cow-calf operation averages 60 head of cattle annually. Their practices include pasture rotation and conservation techniques ranging from heavy use pads, recycled tire water tanks, and hay production.
Pre-registration for the program is required and can be completed online at go.osu.edu/2024beefday by August 2. The program fee is $10 per person to cover costs. Refreshments, lunch, and Beef Quality Assurance certification will be provided to all attendees. If there are any questions regarding the program contact Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist at ruff.72@osu.edu, Kendra Stahl, Crawford County Extension Educator 419-562-8731, or see this flyer. We hope to see you in Crawford and Marion Counties on August 10.