A new chapter of OPRC is forming in King George, VA. Chapter name: “Still Hot to Trot”-OPRC. Unmounted meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month. If you are 21 or older and love horses, then you qualify to be a member of the OPRC. We welcome riders from all disciplines and all of the surrounding counties. We are planning many mounted and unmounted activities for the coming year, won’t you join us?
OLD PEOPLES RIDING CLUB-"… for the learning experience, the fun, the camaraderie; not the ribbon, or the glory, but for the memories...”
For more information call Sue Berry, Chapter President @ 540-775- 2044.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Farmer Training & Certification for Equine Operations
February 22, March 7 and March 9, 2011
9:30 am-4:30 pm
University of Maryland Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD
A wide range of agriculture operations are required to have a nutrient management plan, but many of the state’s horse operations do not have a plan.
The Farmer Training and Certification (FTC) course provides an opportunity for farm owners and managers to learn how to write nutrient management plans for their own operations. You have firsthand knowledge of your own crops, animals, and equipment, so who better to write your management plan than you? This course will teach you how to do it! Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your own operation. This course focuses on equine and other pasture-based operations.
This course will be held over 3 days: February 22 (training), March 7 (certification exam and plan writing), March 9th(plan writing). Snow date is February 25th.
Advance registration and payment of the $35 fee (which includes lunch on the first day) are required.
For registration materials and details on the FTC program, visit www.mda.state.md.us/ and follow the “Nutrient Management” and then “Training Classes” links.
Or call the Maryland Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Program at 410-841-5959.
9:30 am-4:30 pm
University of Maryland Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD
A wide range of agriculture operations are required to have a nutrient management plan, but many of the state’s horse operations do not have a plan.
The Farmer Training and Certification (FTC) course provides an opportunity for farm owners and managers to learn how to write nutrient management plans for their own operations. You have firsthand knowledge of your own crops, animals, and equipment, so who better to write your management plan than you? This course will teach you how to do it! Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your own operation. This course focuses on equine and other pasture-based operations.
This course will be held over 3 days: February 22 (training), March 7 (certification exam and plan writing), March 9th(plan writing). Snow date is February 25th.
Advance registration and payment of the $35 fee (which includes lunch on the first day) are required.
For registration materials and details on the FTC program, visit www.mda.state.md.us/ and follow the “Nutrient Management” and then “Training Classes” links.
Or call the Maryland Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Program at 410-841-5959.
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