Upcoming Pasture Management Program for Horse Owners
Submitted by: Crystal Smith
Phone: 540-635-4549
Email Address: csmith06(at)vt.edu
Date Added: 6/29/2009
Pasture, weed and land management is pivotal for horse operations in order to properly manage their horses and farms for optimal health and performance. Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting a program with Tri-County Farm Services LLC on Saturday August 29th from 9am to 1pm on Pasture Management for Horse Owners.
Hand-on discussions and demonstrations will be offered on the following:
„X Soil Fertility
„X Seeding
„X Fertilizing
„X Forage ID & Management
„X Weed ID & Management
„X Toxic Plants
„X Parasite Control Programs
„X Nutrient Management
Get your questions answered by some of the experts in the field of agronomy! Scott Pugh is the Agronomist for Tri-County Farm Services LLC in Berryville, VA. Scott has extensive experience managing forage and designing fertilization, seeding and management strategies for horse farms. Donna Foulk, with Penn State Cooperative Extension, has years of experience teaching weed identification, control and management. Finally, Harrison Equine PLLC will be covering the new AAEP guidelines on parasite control for your farm.
Please plan to join us on August 29th for this equine educational program at Sandstone Farm in Millwood, VA. There is no cost to participants due to generous sponsorship by Tri-County Farm Services LLC but RSVP is required by August 14th. For more information or to RSVP for the program please contact Crystal Smith, Extension Agent, Animal Science at Crystal.Smith@vt.edu or 540-635-4549.
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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