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Ever received a call in the middle of the night that the cows, horses, sheep, or goats were out?  Join us for a Livestock Fencing Workshop to learn how to properly build Electric and High Tensile Fencing so this doesn’t happen to you!
Morning classroom session followed by hands-on demos and practice in the field during the afternoon.
Topics covered to include:

  • Energizer Selection
  • Proper Grounding
  • All Hot vs. Hot Ground System
  • Trouble-shooting Electric Fence Systems
  • Understanding power fence system resistance and conductivity
  • Post Considerations for permanent applications
  • Wire Selection for electrified and non-electrified systems
  • Bracing Science
  • Temporary & Offset Fence
  • Wildlife Exclusion

Workshop for service providers:  Tuesday June 6th from 10am-4pm at the VTSU Red School House, 46 E Randolph Cmns, Randolph Center, VT 05061

$15 Registration Fee to Cover Lunch.  Register 

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jascha Pick at 802 380 4275 by May 14 2024 so we may assist you. 


Workshop for farmer’s:  Tuesday June 25th from 10am-4pm at the VTSU Red School House, 46 E Randolph Cmns, Randolph Center, VT 05061

$15 Registration Fee to Cover Lunch.  Register

  To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Jascha Pick at 802 380 4275 by June 4 2024 so we may assist you. 

Organized by: UVM Extension

Instruction led by Heather Gooden, Territory Manager for Gallagher*


For Further information contact:  Jascha Pick , Grazing Program Coordinator, Grazing Specialist,  UVM Extension /The Center for Sustainable Ariculture
University of Vermont
374 Emerson Fall Road, Suit 1
St Johnsbury, VT 05828
(802) 380 4375 (cell) | jascha.pick@uvm.edu