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Cover Crop, and Double Crop Forages for Sheep and Cattle - 3 CM CEUs available

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Cover Crop, and Double Crop Forages for Sheep and Cattle - 3 CM CEUs available

Time: March 21, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
Location: Grey Ag Services Boardroom
Street: 206 Toronto St S
City/Town: Markdale
Website or Map: http://www.greyagservices.ca/…
Phone: 519 986-3756
Event Type: course
Organized By: Grey County Agricultural Services Centre
Latest Activity: Feb 20, 2018

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Facilitators: Christoph Wand, Christine O’Reilly James Byrne and Producer Panelists

This course is for Sheep, Cattle, and Crop producers who are interested in growing cover crops and double crops as forages for livestock. Topics to be discussed will include: Land rental/tenancy between livestock and crop producers; Fencing; Grazing species selection/establishment/ seeding; Grazing tips; Performance expectations; Possible issues; Prevention of animal health concerns; Data from University of Guelph trials; and case studies/panel. Facilitators from OMAFRA will include: Christoph Wand, Christine O’Reilly, and James Byrne. Producers will also be on hand to share their experiences. Wednesday, March 21, 2018  Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Cost: $10 per person. Phone: 519-986-3756 Fax: 519-986-2643 Email: info@greyagservices.ca Website: www.greyagservices.ca To Register: Call 519-986-3756 Pre-Register by: Mon. Mar. 19, 2018

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