Event Details

Date

March 2 - March 16, 2021

Time

10:00am - 12:00pm March 2, 4, 9, 11, & 16

Location

Online Webinar

Host

Penn State Extension
Justin Brackenrich
724-602-9963


Forage Production Series

March 2 - March 16, 2021

Forage Production Series

This series provides five two-hour session on a broad array of topics related to forages. From forage fertility, to interseeding rye, we have something for everyone with an interest in forages. Speakers from Penn State Extension, USDA ARS, and industry partners will be speaking during this series to provide participants with quality information and education.

As a thank you for participating in our 2021 Forage Management Webinar Series, anyone who registers before February 24, 2021, will receive a registration packet. This packet will have handouts that will be used during the workshop, and a copy of the Forage Crop Pocket Guide- by The Fertilizer Institute.

The fifth and final session will have two, PA Department of Agriculture, core and two category credits for pesticide applicators*. To receive these credits, participant must fill out a Qualtrics survey and take a ten-question quiz. Credits for this program will only be available through April 30, 2021.

*Credits pending approval.

Partnership
A special thank you to Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council, Kings AgriSeeds, and Seedway for partnering with us for this webinar series.

To register for this event, click here: https://www.cvent.com/events/forage-production-series/event-summary-0adc1df98cd645569c9199568da4bfd9.aspx?i=28ebf9b5-d180-4edd-9f3d-59d548a1234b




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