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Dubois-Perry-Spencer Greener Pastures Field Day Set
Indiana Ag Connection - 07/29/2016
A variety of livestock, forage, and grazing topics will be presented at the 2016 Greener Pastures Field Day, presented by Purdue Extension and Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Dubois, Perry and Spencer Counties.
The program will be held August 23rd, beginning at 6:00 PM EDT/5:00 PM CDT, at the Marion McMurtrie Trust Farm in Dubois County. The farm is located at 7827 W. Old Road 64, Holland, IN 47541.
Topics and speakers include "Alternative Feed Sources -- Annuals, Cover Crops and Crop Residues" by Dr. Jeffrey Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky, "Livestock Watering Systems" by Robert Zupancic, USDA NRCS, "Pasture Renovations" by Bret
Winsett, Hood River Seed, and "Heavy Use Area Construction" by Susannah Hinds, USDA NRCS. The mealtime topic will focus on the interesting history behind the McMurtrie Farm.
Cost of the program is $5 per person which includes the meal, and pre-registration is required by August 15. To register, please contact your county Purdue Extension office: Dubois -- (812) 482-1782, Perry -- (812) 547-7084, and Spencer -- (812)
362-8066.
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