Pasture Ecology Workshop, Dubois, IN
June 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm UTC-5
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