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UMN Extension-Pine County Hay/Pasture Management Field Day
September 22, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
You are invited to a pasture management field day on Sept 22nd at 6pm hosted by University of Minnesota Extension-Pine County at 11131 Lakeview Heights Road, Pine City (follow the signs to farm entrance.)Â Google Map
Speakers are:Â Kent Solberg, SFA grazing specialist, NRCS/SWCD county reps, Rod Greder, Pine/Isanti Extension Educator, Troy Salzer, St Louis Extension Educator, and local graziers.
Objectives:
- Learn best practices for rotational grazing from other graziers and grazing experts
- Learn about pasture measurement tools and using them to improve profitability
- Determine the most cost-effective ways to increase hay quality and quantity.
- Hear about the top 10 tips to improve pasture productivity and wean more pounds off each acre
For more details go here:Â https://z.umn.edu/
Please pre-register by contacting Rod Greder, gred0014@umn.edu or call 320-591-1662.
We will also be discussing the Pasture Productivity Pail (PPP) and its use and intent. More details to come as we prepare for the launch of the PPP later this Fall.
We will practice covid-19 guidelines to keep everyone safe.