Event Details

Date

October 14, 2020

Time

7pm - 8pm

Location

Online Webinar - Zoom

Cost

This event is free.

Host

CCE Delaware County
Rich Toebe


Measuring Pasture Dry Matter - Different Methods

October 14, 2020

Measuring Pasture Dry Matter - Different Methods

Join CCE of Delaware County for a meeting on methods of measuring pasture dry matter.

Topics include:
  • Results of 2020 On farm research using a Rising Plate Meter and Pasture Stick on Delaware County farms
  • Mini Pasture Walk - Larry Hepner will provide a 'Virtual Walk' of their sheep, goat, and fiber farm
  • Open Discussion (A chance for all participants to share their thoughts and ask questions of each other)

To register for this free event, contact Richard Toebe at rrt43@cornell.edu. Collection links will be sent following registration.





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