The University of Maryland Department of Animal Science in partnership with University of Maryland Extension has designed these short course to provide producers educational information and hands-on training in several areas of beef production. Whether you're just thinking of starting your own beef production operation or have been in the industry for years, these short courses will have something for all.
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Coordinator at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.
Series III: Pasture Development and Management
Series III: Good pastures are important part to a successful beef operation. This one day workshop will cover various aspects of good pasture development and management in both a classroom style and hands-on outdoor environment. Participants are encouraged to bring fresh plants (weeds, forages, etc) that they need help identifying, as well as forage and soil analysis reports that they need help interpreting. This program is supported by the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, through an endowment from the Jorgensen Family Foundation.
More Information on Series III
** Series III Short Course is postponed, more information to come. **
This course has been approved for 4 Nutrient Management and 4 Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits
Topics covered: Soil fertility, setting up a pasture system, common forages, weeds and weed management, extending the grazing season - using annuals and cover crops, matching forages with animal nutrition, cost-share programs.
Educational resources will include: All presentations and handouts as well as producer resources.
To participate in the Maryland Beef Producer's Short-Course Series III - Cost $35, the workshop is open to the first 30 registrations.
Register via Mail with a Check
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Coordinator at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dates & Locations
| Region | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Western MD |
TBD |
8:45am-3:30pm |
7303 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
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Southern MD |
TBD |
8:45am-3:30pm |
26737 Radio Station Way Leonardtown, MD 20650 |
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Eastern Shore |
TBD |
8:45am-3:30pm |
2016 Carmichael Rd Queenstown, MD 21658 |
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Northern MD |
TBD |
8:45am-3:30pm |
3525 Conowingo Rd Street, MD 21154 |
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:00am | Registration and Refreshments – Welcome |
| 9:00-9:30am |
Soil Fertility and Management: Good Pastures Start with the Soil Andrew Kness, UMD Extension-Harford County |
| 9:30-10:00am |
Setting up a Pasture System: How to set up a System that works for your Farm Racheal Slattery, UMD Dept. of Animal Sciences |
| 10:00-10:30am |
Not all Forages are the Same: Common Forages and their Adaptability and Utility in a Pasture System Dr. Amanda Grev, UMD Extension-WMREC |
| 10:30-10:40am | Break |
| 10:40-11:10am |
Principals of Weed Management: Weed ID and Management in Pastures |
| 11:10-11:40am |
Extending the Grazing Season: Using Summer Crops and Annuals Jeff Semler, UMD Extension-Washington County |
| 11:40-12:10pm |
Matching Forages with Cattle Nutrition Dr. Sarah Potts, UMD Extension-WMREC |
| 12:10-12:30pm |
Financial Assistance: Cost-share Programs for Cattle Producers NRCS |
| 12:30-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:30pm |
Soil Health (Hands-on) Andrew Kness and Jeff Semler |
| 1:30-3:00pm |
Pasture Assessment and Grazing Management with in Field Plant Identification (Hands-on) Dr. Amanda Grev, Jeff Semler |
| 3:00-3:30pm |
Wrap-up and Questions: Including participant samples for plant ID and soil or forage report analysis interpretation. |
Series I: Basic Beef Cattle Production
Series I: This two-day introductory workshop covers many areas of the beef cattle industry in both a classroom and hands-on environment. The experience is designed as an introduction course for beginners, as well as a refresher for more experienced cattle producers.
Series I will NOT be offered again until later in 2020
More Information on Series I
Topic areas that will be covered include: Determining Daily Operating Costs and Budgets, Understanding EPD's, Animal Health and the Veterinary Feed Directive, Body Condition Scoring, Nutrition, Forage Sampling and Storage, Pasture Management and Paddock Development.
Series II: Beef Cattle Reproduction
Series II: Reproductive efficiency has long been recognized as the most important aspect of commercial beef production. This one-day session will assist producers in improving their herd management and selection for reproductive performance which could significantly improve profit potential.
Series II will NOT be offered again until 2021
More Information on Series II
Topic areas that will be covered include: Beef Genetics, Choosing the right bull for your program, Reproduction, Synchronization Protocols and Artificial Insemination, Calving.
