Pasture Management for Beneficial Insects Workshop
Xerxes Society, UVM Extension, American Farmland Trust
Flag Hill Farm
135 Ewing Road
Vershire, VT 05079
United States
Register by August 8 by emailing julie.michaelson@xerces.org or call 203-804-9858 to reserve a spot!
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call or email Jule Michaelson at the contact info above.
This workshop focuses on the habitat needs and management benefits of conserving insects like dung beetles, pollinators, and predators/parasitoids of pests in pasture and silvopasture systems.
Topics
- Roles of beneficial insects on livestock farms
- Beneficial insect biology and habitat needs
- Best management practices for insect conservation on livestock operations
- Silvopasture and agroforestry design for wildlife
- Insect monitoring tools
- Opportunities for technical and financial support
Lunch provided at no cost for registered attendees.