Pasture Ecology Workshop, Dubois, IN - Jun 2026

📅 24 June 2026 | 📍 Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 E Purdue Farm Rd, Dubois, IN, 47527, United States
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Pastures are not just a one-dimensional system used to support grazing livestock. Healthy pastures are full of life both above the soil surface and below the soil surface. In this day-long pasture ecology class, attendees will look at the entire pasture system and all the life it supports above and below the growing forages.
Topics covered will include:
Dung Beetles
Root Structures
Soil Science
Water Infiltration
Soil Health
Bird and Grassland Interactions
Toxic Plants
Soil Microbial Life
Plant ID
Workshop Presented by:
Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center
Purdue Extension
Indiana Forage Council
Indiana Beef Cattle Association
Direct any questions to: towerj@purdue.edu or 812-678-4427
Source: gocovercrops.com
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