Lesson 8 – Bird-Friendly Livestock Operations: From Grassland Conservation to Barn Swallow Fly Control

Presenters: Francesca Roseo and Krysten Zummo

Start Time is 11:00 AM Central Time

Once you RSVP, a Zoom link will arrive in the confirmation email.

Continued Education Credits: We expect to offer 1CCA credit from American Society of Agronomy, pending approval.

Upon successfully completing this lesson, participants will have learned:

• How Barn Swallows can be farmers’ allies and play an important role as pest controllers
• About the concept "Landscape of Fear" and how it can impact pest activity
• How grazing and grassland birds are linked
• How small shifts in grazing management can support bird habitat

Header photo: Barn Swallows by Victor Alvarez Moles