Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District announces the 2025 Equine Environmental Stewardship Workshop: Manure Happens! Manure and Facility Management on Horse Properties.
Horse ownership has become an appealing and significant attribute of Geauga County’s rural landscapes, but all too often the essential management of horse manure is undervalued and overlooked. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Geauga County Farm Bureau, are pleased to present “2025 Equine Environmental Stewardship Workshop: Manure Happens! Manure and Facility Management on Horse Properties” on Thursday, May 29th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Join us at the Geauga County Office Building – Room A333 (12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024) to discuss the importance of manure and facility management for the betterment of your horses, your farm, and your community. Gain knowledge and resources to help reduce mud, manage manure, increase chore efficiency, improve horse health and property aesthetics, and conserve money and resources! Don’t miss this unique opportunity featuring local natural resource professionals from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District. Lunch will be provided by Geauga County Farm Bureau. Equine Environmental Stewardship recognition signs will be distributed to farms upon completion of this workshop.
Though the workshop is free, registration is required by May 21st to reserve your seat. To register visitgeaugaswcd.com or https://fs12.formsite.com/GeaugaSWCD/equine/index. Questions? Contact 440-834-1122.
