In an effort to help livestock producers in Calhoun County gain a better understanding of pasture management, the University of Florida IFAS Extension has developed a series of workshops entitled Principles of Pasture Productivity. This series examines some of the key principles of pasture management including:

• Pasture Fertility – Soil testing, Fertilizer Selection & Application, Balancing Forage Quality, Quantity & Nutrient Demands
• Grazing Management – Causes of Pasture Decline, Rotational Grazing Systems, Integration of Multiple Forage Species
• Weed Control – Integrated Pest Management System, Basics of Pasture Herbicides, Efficient Herbicide Application
• Forage Establishment & Variety Selection – Timing and techniques for establishing annual and perennial forages, characteristics and site selection forage varieties

Experts from UF/IFAS Extension present these topics in a practical, “how-to” style with consideration given to the varying sizes and management goals of local livestock operations. In Calhoun County, Principles of Pasture Productivity is usually held in the Public Library in Blountstown.

Click here for a schedule of classes.

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