Forage Council Cover Crops Discussion

Forage Council Cover Crops Discussion at CLC Field Day

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council, a SFA Networking Group, is hosting a presentation as part of the annual Central Lakes College Field Day on Aug. 21 at CLC Ag and Energy Center, 26505 County Rd 2, Staples.

From noon to 1 p.m., the Forage Council will lead a “Utilizing Cover Crops for Grazing” discussion at the CLC cover crop plot. View cover crop varieties, discuss grazing options and learn opportunities to integrate livestock and cover crops into a cropping system. The cool- and warm-season grazing mixes were developed by Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Specialist.

The overall field day, which is free and open to all, is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes a cover crop variety trial, specialty crop and industrial hemp demonstrations, kids activities and more. No RSVP is required. The event will follow MDH guidelines for outdoor events including social distancing.

Info: Melody Weber at 218.894.5123 or clcmm.edu/ag-energy-center.