Participants will learn about electric fencing theory, grounding systems, installing new electric fencing, using fault finders to locate shorts, installing electrical offsets, constructing deer exclusion fences, and successfully using temporary electric fencing to control grazing.
This program is limited to 30 participants to facilitate the hands-on portions.
Program
Classroom Sessions
Fundamentals of Electric Fencing
Electric fencing theory and principles-Morgan Hayes
System layout and design-Jeremy McGill
Hands-on Sessions
Installation and Troubleshooting Installation of permanent electric fencing
Installation of energizer and grounding system
Making good connections
Tying fence run ends together to enhance conductance
Installation of underground cables for lead-out and gates
Using temporary fencing
Utilizing an electrical offset for new and existing fencing
Using reels and temporary posts for subdivisions
Using a solar charger for temporary fencing
Repairing breaks in polywire
Training livestock to electric fencing
Troubleshooting Electrical Fences
Testing grounding systems
Using cutoff switches to isolate shorts
Using fault finders to find shorts
Diagnosing grounding problems
Finding faulty insulators
Finding broken lead out wires
Register online or call Caroline Roper at 270-704-2254.
This program is limited to 30 participants to facilitate the hands-on portions. Organized and Sponsored by the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, UK Cooperative Extension Service, and the Master Grazer Program