Released Feb. 14, 2008
The University of Maryland is embarking on a new effort to train horse farm owners about environmentally sound best management practices for horse pastures.
The University is leading a statewide team of experts to develop a 5.5 acre model rotational grazing system at their research and education farm in Clarksville, MD. The grazing system will be used to demonstrate good pasture management techniques including rotational grazing, construction and use of a sacrifice area, as well as safe footing and fencing options. It will also be the site of educational events and important research on the environmental impact of the grazing horse.
The first educational event will be a No-Till Drill Demonstration on March 15, 2008 at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center's Equine Research Unit. Attendees will learn about the advantages associated with no-till pasture management, how to use this management system on their own farm, and also see demonstrations of different no-till drills. Check out http://www.equinestudies.umd.edu for more information.
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http://www.agnr.umd.edu/news/article.cfm?id=e0e016050a5a5a8f0001edb0d2886e36
Contact: Dr. Amy Burk, (301) 405-8337, amyburk@umd.edu
