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Intermediate Wheatgrass- The Crop that is ALSO a Cover Crop

Two great field days to choose. We will put the cows on the pasture of intermediate grass to see their reaction to grazing on this multi-purpose crop. Join us as we jump in the pit at Randy’s to check out the roots of this awesome crop/cover crop!

 

Field Day 1.

 

October 9, 2018 in Kingston, MI at Hampshire Farms, 7300 Leggs Rd, Kingston, MI.

We will host a field day of the Intermediate wheat grass and Kernza, the flour made from the grain of this crop. 

Cows will be eating the grass while we eat delicious cookies made from the flour!

 

It is a perennial plant that has roots as deep at 25 feet after it is established in a field.

Randy Hampshire will have a pit dug for us to see the roots in action!

Come and join us for this educational fun! Questions call Vicki 517-282-3557 or [log in to unmask].

All are welcome!!

 

Jerry Glover holding a perennial wheatgrass plant-roots and all.

This crop is related to intermediate wheatgrass. Join us to see if the roots are as tall as you!
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So if you can’t make tomorrow please join us at Kellogg Biological Station

Field Day 2. 

Intermediate wheatgrass and Cover Crop Fall Field Day

 

Kellogg Biological Station-Hickory Corners

3700 E Gull Lake Dr, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 (look for Field Day signs when you get close)

November 1, 10-2 pm

Event is FREE and lunch is included!!

 

The annual KBS Cover Crop Field day offers a chance to see the crops in the field and talk to the researchers about this research.

 

NOTE:  For those interested in the Intermediate wheatgrass!  We will be taking the cows to pasture to see how they like the intermediate wheatgrass to graze. Kernza cookies will be served. See how the crops is valuable to 1. Feed cows. 2. Provide great flour 3. Holds soil in place

 

The field day will be from 10-12 with lunch following, and is free to attend. Optional tours to other fields / plots will be available after lunch.

 

Here is the plan for the Field Crop Field Day…

 

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Vicki Morrone

Organic Farming Specialist

Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University

480 Wilson Rd

East Lansing, MI 48824

517-282-3557 (cell)

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www.MichiganOrganic.msu.edu

sorrone11 (skype)

 

 

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