Randolph Center—A full-day workshop for farmers on electric and high tensile fencing systems for livestock will be held June 25 in Randolph Center.
The workshop will take place on the Vermont State University campus. Participants should meet at the Red School House, 46 East Randolph Commons, at 10 a.m. for the classroom session, which will be followed by lunch and a hands-on fence-building session that runs until 4 p.m.
Registration is $15 per person, which covers the program and lunch. To register, go to .
Farmers will hear from Heather Gooden, the Northeast Territory Manager for Gallagher, a leading supplier of electric fence products, about various fencing options to determine which is best for their operation. She also will discuss fencing components such as energizer selection, wire selection for electrified and non-electrified systems and proper grounding. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the difference between “hot” and “hot ground” systems and have working knowledge of power fence system resistance and conductivity, how to troubleshoot and common issues to avoid, among other related topics.
The workshop is co-sponsored by ̽̽ Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Vermont State University, the Northeast Grass-fed Beef Initiative and Gallagher. For more information, contact Jascha Pick at (802) 380-4275. To request a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call by June 4.