COCKEYSVILLE and ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — University of Maryland Extension and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education will be holding an Equine and Pasture Field Day from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 22 and 29.
The program will commence at 6 p.m. with arrival and introductions. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. participants will rotate through stations of about 30 minutes each.
- Erika Crowl will provide insights on improving soil health and fertility.
- Andy Kness will provide summer weed control options, including a discussion on weed management strategies and options for controlling weeds in pastures.
- Dr. Amanda Grev will instruct attendees on how to evaluate the condition of their pastures, including plant cover, percent desirable plants, and species diversity.
- Dr. Amy Burk will demonstrate how to improve your pasture productivity with a discussion on the best management practices for grazing.
The event is free and open to the public. The June 22 seminar will be held in Cockeysville, MD, while the 29 will be in Ellicott City, MD. Registration is required.
JUNE 22: https://go.umd.edu/equinefieldday_balt, BALTIMORE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE, 1114 SHAWAN RD, COCKEYSVILLE, MD
JUNE 29: https://go.umd.edu/equinefieldday_cmrec, CENTRAL MARYLAND RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER, 4241 FOLLY QUARTER RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD
–University of Maryland Extension