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Pasture Planting and Renovation Workshop

May 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cows graze in pasture, with snow-capped Olympic mountains in the distance. Information provided on graphic shared below.

Do you want beautiful, green productive pastures? Do you want to feed less hay?

Join us at Woodpecker Hill Farms in Poulsbo for the Pasture Planting and Renovation Workshop! WSU Regional Small Farms is excited to partner with Kitsap Conservation District and local farmers to host this workshop.

Event highlights:

This hands-on workshop will include lots of many tips, tools and resources including:
-What are the benefits of a well-managed pasture?
-Do I want to seed a new pasture or renovate an existing pasture?
-What kind of equipment do I need to plant or renovate pasture?
-What type of forage/grasses should I plant for different kinds of livestock?
-How much fertilizer and other amendments should I use?
-What can soil testing tell me about my pastures?
-How do I keep my pastures healthy and productive for a long time?

Who should attend:

This is a class for anyone who manages pasture, whether you have five or 50 acres – whether you have horses, cattle, sheep, goats or other livestock.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, May 6th

Time:  3pm-5pm

Location: Woodpecker Hill Farms, registration required to attend

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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550, Bremerton WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360-228-7301) at least two weeks prior to the event.

WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program has acquired portable language interpretation equipment to increase more meaningful access to educational opportunities. We currently offer live Spanish interpretation when available. Persons who need Spanish translation services at our events, please contact your local Extension office at least two weeks in advance of the event. Contact Kellie Henwood, kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or call (360) 379-5610 ext. 201.

Details

Date:
May 6
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm