The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, in conjunction with the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, Kentucky State University and Kentucky Beef Network, will offer the 2024 Fall Fencing School.  

On Nov. 14, agriculturalists, producers, homeowners and interested community members are invited. This year’s fencing school is located at GREENACRES Foundation Lewis Township Farm in Felicity, Ohio. 

“Fencing is vitally important on the farm,” said Chris Teutsch, associate professor for the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, stationed in the UK Research and Education Center at Princeton. “Good fences keep our livestock safe and animals from getting out. Understanding the ins and outs of proper fencing is important for anyone installing fencing on their property, including residential homeowners.”

The morning session addresses fencing types and costs, construction basics, electric fencing, innovations in technologies and an overview of Kentucky fence laws.

The afternoon session is a hands-on fence-building session where participants put their knowledge and skills to work. The demonstration includes: 

• Safety, layout and a post-driving demonstration   
• H-brace construction   
• Knot tying, splices and insulator installation  
• Installing Stay-Tuff fixed-knot fencing  
• Installing high-electrified tensile fencing  

The event begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT, concluding with questions and a survey at 4:30 p.m. Participants should pre-register at least one week prior to the event. Advance registration is $35 per person and includes a notebook, safety glasses, hearing protection, refreshments and a catered lunch. 

Online registration can be found at  https://2024FallFencingSchool.eventbrite.com. Register by email at caroline.roper@uky.edu. Register by mail to Caroline Roper, PO Box 469, Princeton, KY 42445 with checks payable to KFGC. 

For more information, contact Caroline Roper, Master Grazer Coordinator, at 270-704-2254 or caroline.roper@uky.edu.  

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