Best Practices for Forage Establishment (irrigated & non-irrigated pasture)
Field Day
Brisco, May 16, Cranbrook, May 17, 2018
Dr.Surya Acharya, senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, discussed with producers best practices to establish forage crops including seed bed preparation, seeding mixes/varieties, soil considerations and challenging micro sites.
Resources:
Best practices for forage establishment fact sheet: The Golden Rules for Forage Establishment, by Dr. Surya Acharya
Research manual for producers doing on-farm research: A Guide to On-Farm Demonstration Research
KBFA field day summary: Best Practices for Forage Establishment, May 16 & 17, 2018
Event details:
Date and time: May 16 (Brisco) Peter Trescher’s Ranch, and Thursday May 17 (Cranbrook) Jordy Thiebeault’s Ranch
Presenter: Dr.Surya Acharya, senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canada’s leading expert on forage crops and grasses
Support: Kevin Murphy, Regional Agrologist, Ministry of Agriculture & Mike Malmberg, retired District Agrologist
