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Listen: Management forum assists ranchers in finding improvements to their operations

There are always ways to improve your livestock operation and the upcoming Ranch Management Forum in Kindersley, Sask. will examine some of those strategies.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture regional livestock and feed extension specialist Alicia Sopatyk says the forum will include a discussion on extending the winter grazing season, forage fertility, emerging technologies, and a low-stress cattle handling demonstration.

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