The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension is offering pasture walks in two locations this spring. Participants will have the opportunity to earn nutrient management and pesticide certification credits. The first walk is being held on May 28th from 6:30-8:30 pm and is being hosted at the farm of Rick and Kim Vincent of Harrington and the second walk will be on June 4th from 6:30-9:00 pm at the University of Delaware’s Webb Farm in Newark. Program agendas are listed below. Participants are welcome to bring a plant or weed sample with them for identification. Please pre register if you plan on attending either program.
Past Participants with Forage Sticks
May 28th Pasture Walk Hosted by Rick and Kim Vincent
3427 Burnite Mill Rd. Harrington, DE 19952
6:30-8:30 pm
Welcome and Introductions– UD Cooperative Extension Staff
Farm Overview/Current Pasture/Grazing Management– Rick and Him Vincent, Hosts
Pasture Plant Species ID– Dr. Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist
Soil Fertility and Pasture Health– Dr. Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist
Weed ID and Weed Control in Pastures– Quintin Johnson, Extension Agent Weed Science
Soil Sampling Techniques, Sample Submission and Testing Options– Bill Rohrer, Owner and Manager AgroLab
DE NM Credits 1.25 Pesticide TBA
To register for this pasture walk, please call (302)730-4000 or email truehart@udel.edu by May 27th
June 4th Pasture Walk Hosted at the University of Delaware Webb Farm
508 S. Chapel Street Newark, DE 19716
6:30-9:00 pm
Tour of Pastures and Management, Pasture Renovation Techniques – Larry Armstrong, UD Webb Farm Manager
Soil Fertility, Plant ID, Bermudagrass Establishment – Dr. Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomy Specialist
Weed ID and Weed Control in Pastures – Quintin Johnson, Extension Agent, Weed Science
Soil Sampling techniques and Proper Sample Submission- Karen Gartley, UD Plant and Soil Science Research Manage
Overview of NRCS Programs- Marianne Hardesty, New Castle County NRCS District Conservationist
DE NM Credits 1.75 Pesticide TBA
To register for this pasture walk or request more information, please call (302)831-2507 or email severson@udel.edu by May 30th
