This program is designed for producers and agricultural professionals to learn the newest fencing methods and sound fencing construction through a combination of classroom and hands-on learning. Cost is $35.

Agenda

7:30 Registration and Refreshments

8:15 Welcome and Overview of the Day: Chris Teutsch, UK 

8:30 Fencing Types and Costs: Chris Teutsch, UK

9:00 Fence Construction Basics: Eric Miller and Payton Rushing, Stay-Tuff 

• Perimeter fences vs. cross fences 

• Fencing options on rented farms 

• Proper brace construction

• Line posts and fence construction 

9:45 Break: Visit with sponsors and presenters 

10:15 Electric Fencing Basics: Jeremy McGill, UK Extension

• Proper energizer selection and grounding 

• Proper high tensile fence construction and wire insulation 

• Electric offset wires for non-electric fences

• Underground wires and jumper wires 

11:00 Innovations in Fencing Technologies: Nick Chism, Gallagher 

• Wireless fences, fence monitoring, fence mapping 

11:30 Overview of Kentucky Fence Law: Clint Quarles, KDA 

12:15 Catered Lunch: Visit with sponsors and presenters 

1:00 Hands-on Fence Building 

• Safety, fence layout, and post driving demo: Jody Watson and Tucker LaForce, ACI 

• H-brace construction: Jeremy McGill, UK Extension & Eric Miller and Payton Rushing, Stay-Tuff 

• Knot tying, splices, and insulator installation: Jeremy McGill, UK Extension & Eric Miller and Payton Rushing, Stay-Tuff 

• Installation of Stay-Tuff Fixed Knot Fence: Eric Miller and Payton Rushing, Stay-Tuff 

• Installation of High Tensile Fencing: Jeremy McGill, UK Extension & Nick Chism, Gallagher 

4:30 Questions, Survey and Wrap-up