Organized and Sponsored by the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, UK Cooperative Extension Service, and the Master Grazer Program 

Time: 9 to 4 CDT

WORKSHOP AGENDA AND TOPICS 

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, 270-704-2254