The Equine Environmental Stewardship Short Course Program

The Equine Environmental Stewardship Short Course Program will provide information and “hands on” learning experiences designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop sustainable and environmentally sound farm management practices.  The short course will include a minimum of 12 hours of instruction and activities and will be offered at several locations throughout the state.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to:

• Learn how grazing enhances equine health.
• Learn to manage the health risks associated with forages and toxic plants.
• Understand the importance of plants in absorbing soil nutrients & reducing soil erosion.
• Collect soil samples & apply nutrients to your pastures using the soil test report.
• ID forages, weeds & toxic plants growing in your pastures.
• Learn how to renovate, manage weeds, & improve pastures.
• Develop plans to rotate pastures.
• Evaluate the quality of your pastures & complete a pasture condition score sheet.
• Evaluate your equine rations to reduce over-supplementation.
• Learn to properly store, compost and apply manure.
• Learn how current nutrient management legislation affects your operation.

You will receive:

Lots of information, opportunities to interact with others & learn about the farm management practices, free soil test kits, a Pasture Evaluation Disc, and hand-outs and materials designed to help you manage your farms. For more information and dates for this program....