How Green is Your Farm?
Summary
Implementing green practices on your horse farm is not only something you should do, but in some cases, are required to do. Fortunately, incorporating more environmentally friendly management methods can be simple and inexpensive. This webcast will discuss environmental regulations and how to comply with them, including strategies for natural pest control, manure management, mud reduction and maintaining a healthy pasture. Additionally, resources for funding and cost-sharing options for more costly environmental improvements will be provided.
Presenter Information
Dr. Ann Swinker, Associate Professor in Equine Sciences, Penn State University and Horse Extension Specialist has been involved in the horse business for over 35 years. Ann began her career as manager of an Arabian Horse Stables in the south western Pennsylvania. During that time she was involved in breeding, training, marketing, importing and showing a herd of purebred Arabian horses. In 1990 to 2001, Dr. Swinker served as the Extension Horse Specialist at Colorado State University and as a professor of Equine Science.
Dr. Swinker has received several awards from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents and American Society of Animal Science. Dr. Swinker was named “Horse Person of the Year" in 2001 by the Colorado Equine Council. She serves on the Pennsylvania Equine Council board of directors, PQHA board, American’s Unwanted Horse Collation and is a member in several other equine related organizations. Dr. Swinker has served on several graduate research committees at several universities. Her research activities have addressed several management and environmental issues such as: stable air quality, small acreage management, composting and manure management and water quality, in addition to behavior and reproductive issues. She has served on numerous extension, university and professional society committees.
In addition, she conducts nearly 30 workshops, presentations and clinics each year. Today she and her husband Dr. Dan Kniffen own and breed Arabian Horses and raise Hereford cattle on a ranch in Spring Mills, PA.
Watch the recorded webcast below!