Field with Lehmann Lovegrass
When
Please RSVP by September 18th so we have count for lunch and materials.
To register, please call or email Tricia Dunham 520-766-3609
Lehmann lovegrass has established itself in Southeastern Arizona. Join us for discussions on various topics regarding Lehmann lovegrass including: history, nutritional value, supplement considerations, management, and trends.
We will tour parts of the Spike S Ranch to look at Lehmann lovegrass in the field while discussing the topics above.
Presenters include:
- Robbie Sproul, Ranch Owner
- Dr. George Ruyle, Professor and Extension Specialist, Rangeland Ecology and Management, University of Arizona
- Dr. Flavie Audoin, Assistant Professor/Specialist, Plant Herbivore/Targeted Grazing, University of Arizona
- Kim McReynolds, Area Extension Agent, Agriculture Natural Resources, University of Arizona
FIELD TRIP – WHAT TO BRING
We will be outside for the entire morning. Please bring the following with you:
- Plenty of water
- A lawn chair for stops and lunch
- We will need to carpool during the tour. If you would like to bring a UTV, there is plenty of room to park trailers.
Once you turn off of Turkey Creek Road at mile marker 2, follow the main road to the ranch headquarters where we will start the workshop. We will end the workshop with lunch at the same location.