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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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