Annual ‘Pastures Please!!’ program set for Feb. 17 in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) — The University of Kentucky campus and Lexington community are invited to attend the 2026 Horses & Horsemen: “Pastures Please!!” program Tuesday, Feb. 17, hosted by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs. This annual Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment event will focus on pasture management, weed control and effective muck management strategies for equine operations.
“‘Pastures Please!!’ is a program that provides equine producers knowledge of best management practices in order to help their operations become more profitable and efficient,” said Linda McClanahan, Mercer County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources. “The goal for this event is to give producers new and timely information. This year, one of the things we will focus on is muck management and value.”
The meeting agenda is as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
- 5:30 p.m. — Meal provided
- 6 p.m. — Current weed concerns and control strategies, presented by JD Green, Extension weed scientist and emeritus professor within the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
- 6:30 p.m. — Compost/muck management, presented by Bob Coleman, Extension horse specialist within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences
- 7 p.m. — Economics and nutrient value of muck, presented by Garrard Coffey, Rockcastle County agriculture and natural resources Extension agent, and Steve Musen, Jessamine County agriculture and natural resources Extension agent
The event will be at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way. RSVP by calling 859-257-5582.
This program is designed to provide applicable, research-based information to help equine owners improve pasture health, manage weeds and utilize manure resources.
The event is sponsored by Barenbrug, Central Kentucky Ag Credit, Farm Credit Mid-America, McCauley Feeds - Ridley USA, Meade Tractor, Park Equine Hospital, The Pond Lady, Tribute Feeds and Winchester Feed Co.
For more information, contact the Fayette County Extension Office.
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