Fence Demonstration Held in Fayette County

By April Hill, District Conservationist, Fayette County, AL

Fayette County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) hosted a Fence Demonstration at the farm of local landowners Mr. and Mrs. Grady Peoples. The purpose of the demonstration was to educate small farmers on the proper techniques of fence building.

The day was perfect for fence building. The demonstrated started with a little introduction and a talk about the NRCS standard on fence building. NRCS personnel then demonstrated how to complete braces, the proper spacing, how deep the post should be in the ground, and on which side of the post to place the wire.

Attendees and volunteers were given an opportunity to get hands on experience in fence building.

After a wonderful lunch prepared Mr. and Mrs. Peoples, the attendees were shown how to complete a section of fencing.

The demonstration was well attended. The participants gleaned valuable information that they can carry back to their own farm and initiate.

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