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Penn State Extension Sheep and Goat Pasture Walk

Submitted by: Tosh Mazzone, Penn State Extension Field and Forage Educator

Interested in rotational pasture-based sheep and goat farming or organic and regenerative grazing systems? Growers and producers are invited to join Penn State Extension and Barton Farm for a sheep and goat pasture walk on October 13, 2026.

Barton Farm, the host, is a sheep and goat farm raising animals and forages using regenerative agriculture principles. Penn State Extension educators Tosh Mazzone, Agronomy Educator, and Melanie Barkley, Small Ruminant Educator, will join Barton Farm to walk fields on October 13 at 10:00 AM at 3565 Pleasant Valley Road, Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania, 15536. We will tour the farm and fields while discussing regenerative agriculture principles and rotational grazing, ruminant forage production, preferences and health, and more – as well as enjoy a free lunch!

This event is free, and lunch is included. However, to plan for lunch please pre-register at https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walks-with-extension-sheep-and-goat-farm or by calling 1-877-345-0691. Questions or help registering? Call Tosh Mazzone at 717-809-2192.

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