Join Nova Scotia Agriculture and Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM program for the Pasture Preparation and Management Workshop. This is relevant for beef, sheep and goat producers.
Date: Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 from 9-3pm ATL
Location: Melvern Square Community Centre, 165 Bridge Street, Melvern Square, NS
Schedule:
9 - coffee and welcome
9:15 - Pre-pasture protocol with Dr. Andrew Greene (east) and Dr. Dave MacHattie (west), Local Veterinarians
10:30 - Nutrition needs with Dr. Les Halliday, Beef Specialist, PEI Dept of Agriculture
11:45 - lunch, sponsored by FaRM
12:30 - Pasture Management by Dr. John Duynisveld, Beef Research Biologist
2 - Panel discussion
2:45 - Wrap up
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday Feb, 20th by NOON
Register with Gina Saulnier, 902-638-2395, [email protected]
This event is supported by Farmers for Climate Solutions and the FaRM program. For free access to in-depth online learning, workshops, mentorship and implementation follow-up support on cover cropping, advanced nitrogen management, and advanced grazing systems, please visit: farmlearninghub.ca.
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