Watsershed Agricultural Program
Upcoming Events
September 2024
Harvesting corn at the correct moisture content is important for preserving this high value crop. The Watershed Ag Program Team, with help from Dairy One Forage Lab, will be testing corn to help farms predict optimum harvest dates. Farms should bring 5 stalks of corn from each field for testing. Dairy One will use NiR rapid testing to determine the dry matter content and the results will be available on site the same day. September 5th: Franklin Town Barn, Corner…
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Drone Farm Demonstration for Enhancing Forage Pasture Access by Control of Multiflora-Rose Situation: Farm owner, Richard LaTourette, has expressed increased frustration with management and control of Multiflora-rose an invasive plant with increased severity of its spread in pastures which is decreasing productivity of pasture as a forage source for beef production. Referencing the information provided in the link gives an indication as to why there is an increase in prevalence as we experience a warming climate. The information provides insight…
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West Wind Icelandics is a horse farm which offers Icelandic horse riding, lessons, and boarding services. This walk will feature how the farm successfully uses pasture for the primary feed source from April to December and how it uses pastured poultry to improve the pastures. 22 paddocks used in rotation for both pasture and exercise Use of pastured poultry system to improve soil fertility and health Short Tour of the horse barn and arena Please register by October 2 by…
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