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Equine Science Center Presents Fall 2010 Webinar Series

Sep 03, 2010
By Rutgers The State University of New Jersey


The Rutgers Equine Science Center is pleased to announce the topics, dates, and times of its fall 2010 webinar series. The series will feature popular topics dealing with horse farms, pastures, and the environment as well as preparing your horse and farm for the winter season. By providing online learning opportunities, the Center aims to promote equine science education and advance its mission of better horse care and research through education.

By definition, a webinar is a seminar, presentation, and/or lecture transmitted over the internet. Webinars are designed to be interactive with the ability to give, receive, and discuss information. The webinar series is open to the public and registration is simple. Best of all, there is no fee to participate.

Each webinar is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.  Click on the link below 15 to 20 minutes prior to the 7:00 session.

The webinar series schedule:

  • Tuesday, September 7th

          “Nutrient Management Plan Training”
          presented by Jasen Berkowitz and Dr. Mike Westendorf
          http://tinyurl.com/33q8ypk 

  • Tuesday, September 21st

         “Pasture Renovation and Weed Control”
          presented by Bill Bamka
          http://tinyurl.com/38pewjh

  • Tuesday, October 5th

         “Grant Writing and Fund Raising for Equine Care Facilities”
         presented by TBA, Unwanted   Horse Coalition
         http://tinyurl.com/38egtvh

  • Tuesday, October 19th

         “Winter Care for Your Horse”
         presented by Dr. Carey Williams
         http://tinyurl.com/2vy9a2v 

For more information about the Equine Science Center webinar series, including the web address to join, please visit the website at esc.rutgers.edu.

Source: Rutgers The State University of New Jersey


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