Pasture Walk Featuring Netherfield Estate

Saturday May 2, 2009     2:00-4:00 p.m.
50185 Hays Beach Road
Scotland, MD 20687
Hosts: Ruth & Peter Pry

There will be a tour of host farm highlighting conservation practices. Learn about pasture and hay management, soil testing and nutrient management, cost share incentive programs, manure composting, watering facilities, and more.

SPEAKERS:
Elmer Dengler
Grazing Specialist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Les Vough
Forage Systems Management Consultant, RCS Southern Maryland RC & D
Bruce Young
District Manager, St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District
Terry Heinard
District Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Ben Beale
Extension Agent, St. Mary’s County Extension

This event is FREE!!
Advance registration is required. Please RSVP by April 25 to Sara Lewis at
St. Mary’s County Soil Conservation District: (301) 475-8402 ext. 3 or Sara.Lewis@md.nacdnet.net

DIRECTIONS:
From Lexington Park: Go SOUTH on MD-235 S/Three Notch Rd. (12 mi). Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MD-5. (1.4 mi). Turn LEFT onto Fresh Pond Neck Rd. (.8 mi) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto Hays Beach Rd.. (.8 mi). Parking is on right side, follow signs.
From Waldorf :  Take Route 5 South. Continue to follow MD-5 S. (18 mi). MD-5 S becomes MD-235 S/Three Notch Rd.. (30.4 mi). Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MD-5. (1.4 mi). Turn LEFT onto Fresh Pond Neck Rd. (.8 mi) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto Hays Beach Rd. (.8 mi). Parking is on right side, follow signs.
From Lusby: Go SOUTH on MD-2 S/MD-4 S/MD (13 mi.). Turn LEFT onto MD-235 S/Three Notch Rd. (16.5 mi). Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MD-5. (1.4 mi). Turn LEFT onto Fresh Pond Neck Rd. (.8 mi) Stay STRAIGHT to go onto Hays Beach Rd. (.8 mi). Parking is on right side, follow signs