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Pasture Ecology Workshop, Dubois, IN

June 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm UTC-5

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Pastures are not just a one-dimensional system used to support grazing livestock. Healthy pastures are full of life both above the soil surface and below the soil surface. In this day-long pasture ecology class, attendees will look at the entire pasture system and all the life it supports above and below the growing forages.

Topics covered will include:

  • Dung Beetles
  • Root Structures
  • Soil Science
  • Water Infiltration
  • Soil Health
  • Bird and Grassland Interactions
  • Toxic Plants
  • Soil Microbial Life
  • Plant ID

Workshop Presented by:

  • Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center
  • Purdue Extension
  • Indiana Forage Council
  • Indiana Beef Cattle Association

Direct any questions to: towerj@purdue.edu or 812-678-4427

Details

Venue

  • Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center
  • 11371 E Purdue Farm Rd
    Dubois, IN 47527 United States