Learn how to establish and maintain productive pastures
Pastures are critical to many types of farm. Farmers have been known to turn unprofitable farms into commercial successes by simply improving pasture. Whether dealing with small or large properties, pasture management is an important part of many types of farm enterprises. This course will prepare you for work on farms or in firms that supply farmers with pasture seed, equipment (such as seeding machines), or consultancy services.
Learn how to assess, design, and make decisions about pasture management for a variety of objectives.
There are 8 lessons in this course
- Introduction to Pastures
- The Pasture Plant
- Pasture Varieties
- Site Considerations
- Establishing New Pastures
- Managing Existing Pastures
- Managing Stock on Pasture
- Pasture Management Work Tasks