Barthe Brothers Pasture Walk

Brothers Wedge and Sammy Barthe are the fourth generation of their family to work the land of Richland Hill (established 1895) in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. With a total of 474 acres the brothers have developed a system that maximizes the natural resources at their disposal. In addition to managing 170 acres of planted pine and old growth mixed- forest, they graze five herds of 25 to 30 beef cattle over 250 acres of forage by implementing a management intensive grazing program. The balance of the total acreage is set aside for wildlife with no grazing or timber activity.

In 2009 Wedge and Sammy were recognized by the LFGC for integrating profitable innovative forage production techniques and were awarded the title of Master Forage Producers. Grasses, legumes, brassicas and small grains are the forages that are the backbones of the brothers’ beef cattle operation.

Join LGLCI and learn:

•  More about the farm's history
• Grazing concepts
• Forage production under rotational grazing
• Using electric fences
• Soil health 
• Designing pasture systems
• Cattle ID 
• Cow nutrition

Lunch will be served at 11:30, so please RSVP.

* Directions: DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS OR GPS!

From Clinton, LA at the corner of LA Hwy 10 and LA Hwy 67, turn north towards Liberty, MS. Drive 2.8 miles to Beechgrove Road (black-top road on the left, look for the white concrete voting booth). Drive 2.8 miles until you come to a “Y” in the road. Take Ellis Road - the right-hand gravel road. On Ellis Road, drive 1.2 miles and turn right on Pineville Road. Parking on the right through double gates. Field Day signs will mark every turn point from Hwy 67 to the parking site.