pasture ecology workshop

southern indiana purdue ag center Dubois, Indiana

11371 E. Purdue Farm Rd | Dubois, in 47527

june 24, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 PM edt - registration opens may 20

$40/person includes lunch

Topic covered will include Dung Beetles, Root Structures, Soil Science, Water Infiltration, Soil Health, Dirt and Grassland Interactions, Toxic Plants, Soil Microbial Life, Plant ID

Pastures are not just a one-dimensional system used to support grazing livestock. Healthy pastures are full of life both above the soil surface, and below the soil surface. In this day-long pasture ecology class, we will look at the entire pasture system and all the life it supports above and below th growing forages.

Direct questions to towerj@purdue.edu  or (812) 678-4427

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

Register Online under the events tab at www.indianabeef.org or www.indianaforage.org 

Mail-in registration: IBCA 8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Please make checks payable to Indiana Beef Cattle Association. If accommodations are needed please contact (812) 678-4427. Registration closes June 14th.