Thursday, October 2, 2014 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Whitehead Cattle Company
1303 Dexter Corner Rd., Townsend, DE 19734
Come and learn about pasture management and renovation practices used at Whitehead Cattle Company. Hear about plant establishment and fall weed control. Get help with pasture design and rotation programs. Particulars on Natural Resource Conservation Service programs will also be covered. Experts will be on hand to answer specific questions.
DE Nutrient Management and Pesticide credits will be offered.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Dan Severson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Tour of Pastures and Pasture Management
George Whitehead, Whitehead Cattle Company
Pasture Renovation and Plant Establishment
Dr. Richard Taylor, University of Delaware Extension Agronomy Specialist
Weed ID and Fall Weed Control in Pastures
Quintin Johnson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Pasture Design and Rotation
Dan Severson, University of Delaware Extension Agent
Overview of NRCS Programs
Marianne Hardesty, New Castle County NRCS District Conservationist
The meeting is free and everyone interested in attending is welcome. If you have special needs in accessing this program, please call the office two weeks in advance. To register or request more information, please call our office at (302) 831-2506. Please call to register by Monday, September 29.