Farmers can learn about improving and managing pasture growth, controlling weeds, and getting the most out of the grazing season by attending a Penn State Extension workshop that will take place in Wyoming, Franklin and Cambria counties in March.
In Wyoming County, the “Pasture Production Workshop” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Building, 511 Mile Road, Tunkhannock.
The Franklin County workshop will occur from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 at Agricultural Heritage Building, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg.
The event in Cambria County will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at the Ebensburg Borough Office’s Community Room, 300 West High St., Ebensburg.
This workshop is designed for farmers who graze their animals and farmers interested in grazing and pasture management. The event is aimed at addressing some of the challenges producers face from year to year, while providing instruction on ways to consistently produce high-quality forages in pastures.
The workshop will cover forage fertility, forage weed management, alternative forages, pasture management, rotational grazing, forage species selection and other topics.
Attendees can earn one pesticide applicator recertification credit in each of the following categories: private, 01 and 18.
Organizers noted that space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. Participants can register for the Tunkhannock event through March 15, for the Chambersburg workshop through March 17, and for the Ebensburg session through March 23.
The workshop carries a $25 registration fee.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-production-workshop.
