October 19, 2021 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Central Maryland Research and Education Center | 4240 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Course Description: Hands-on activities to enhance any certified farmer or certified nutrient management consultant’s skill set. This year’s session will focus on topics most relevant to hay and pasture operations. Topics to be covered include:
- Dr. Amy Burk: Equine Rotational Grazing: Benefits for Nutrient Management
- Racheal Slattery: Effective Pasture Design Utilizing Nutrient Management
- Dr. Amanda Grev: Pasture and Soil Health Assessment
- UMD Ag Nutrient Management Program: Manure Spreader Calibration
- MDA Q&A during lunch
CEUs: 4 hours of credit toward consultants’ or operators’ continuing education requirement will be earned from full participation in this event.
Who Should Attend? Certified nutrient management consultants/operators and any individual interested in practical hay & pasture production and nutrient management are encouraged to attend.
Directions: Morning sessions will be held at the Equine Rotational Grazing Demonstration Site at 4241 Folly Quarter Road (across the street from the dairy). Then, participants will move over to the dairy side of CMREC at 4240 Folly Quarter Rd for lunch and the afternoon sessions. Detailed directions will be sent to registrants.
Cost: $30 for the day, paid in advance via credit card or check, covers materials, coffee and light breakfast snacks, and a box lunch.
Information: Email Emileigh Lucas at erosso@umd.edu or call (301) 405-2465
Registration:
- Register online go.umd.edu/PENM-hay-and-pasture2021
- Payment instructions, agenda, and directions will be sent to registrants
