Designed with equine owner/manager interests in mind, this 2-part grazing school will offer a more in-depth education on pasture and grazing management for horses. Come learn everything you need to know to better manage grazing on your farm!
Topics include:
- Principles of pasture management
- Forage identification and selection
- Designing a rotational grazing system
- Assessing and monitoring pasture health
- Managing for better soil health and fertility
- Weed management
- Fencing and watering options
- Pasture renovation
- Matching forage quality with nutritional needs
Part 1 of this course will occur ONLINE via zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Wednesday, June 19th (a zoom link will be sent to those who register). This online session will cover several foundational topics related to pasture management and rotational grazing to help set the stage for part 2.
Part 2 of this course will occur IN PERSON from 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, June 22nd at the Baltimore County Extension office in Cockeysville, MD. Part 2 will include a combination of classroom and hands-on exercises to provide participants with opportunities to work with grazing tools and fencing materials and to implement some of the practices learned. Participants will also have an opportunity to talk with course instructors to begin developing a customized grazing plan for their farm.
Enrollment is limited to 30 people to keep the group small and allow for more interaction, networking, and hands-on opportunities. Lunch and morning refreshments will be provided for the in-person portion. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors, so be sure to plan ahead and dress accordingly.
If you have questions or need assistance please contact either your local county Extension office or the Western Maryland Research and Education Center at 301-432-2767. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.
This event is brought to you by University of Maryland Extension, the Maryland-Delaware Forage Council, and the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Thank you to our event partners!
University of Maryland Extension programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
