2020 GrassMasters Series
For those of you looking for an introductory course in all things forages.....
The GrassMasters program is a 7 – week long series of seven educational workshops that focus on forage production. Workshops are held every Monday beginning on January 27th at the Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center. This program is an INTRODUCTION to forage production systems and is highly recommended for those of you just getting your "feet wet" when it comes to planning or improving a forage system. Programs will be taught by the UGA Forage Team members as well as NRCS staff.
COST TO ATTEND:
$25 – Includes notebook with materials and refreshments at each program
REGISTRATON:
You can register by contacting:
Ben Hill County Extension
229-426-5176
OR
To Register Online - CLICK HERE
REGISTER BY: January 9th
SPACE IS LIMITED.
LOCATION:
Ben Hill County Senior Citizen Center
253 Appomattox Rd.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
MEETING DATES AND TOPICS:
Registration: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
January 27th
An Introduction to Forages
February 3rd
Fertilization of Perennial Grasses
February 10th
Pest Management Strategies
February 17th
Hay and Baleage Production and Management
February 24th
Understanding Forage Quality and Supplementation
March 2nd
Grazing Management and Planning
March 9th
Improving Soil Health and NRCS Programs