WHITEFIELD, Maine — Learn about grazing and pasture management and best practices to ensure water quality along the Sheepscot River watershed and subwatershed on September 15, 2021.
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is hosting a Pasture Management Walk and Talk on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Sheepscot Valley Farm located at 163 Townhouse Road in Whitefield from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
We will discuss grazing and pasture management and best practices to enhance soil health and water quality. Technical and financial assistance to implement these practices will be discussed while walking the Sheepscot Valley Farm. Emphasis will be on how sound pasture management benefits soil health and water quality.
Presenters include: Peter Abello, District Conservationist at NRCS-USDA and Alice Begin, Resource Conservationist at NRCS-USDA. This program is free to the public. Space is limited, and prior registration is required by Sept 13.
Visit our website for more information or to register or call the District office at 596-2040 or email info@knox-lincoln.org.
–Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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