# Event Details - **Event Name**: Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to prepare your field or garden for fall planting. We'll help you decide which seeds to buy and how to benefit from cover cropsAbout this EventJoin UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County to learn how cool-season cover crops can improve soil health while providing high-quality forage for livestock. These versatile plants can help increase soil organic matter, improve water-holding capacity, reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and support soil fertility. For those with animals, cool-season forages can provide valuable supplemental nutrition for cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, rabbits, quail, geese, and other livestock.Participants will learn which species perform well in Northeast Florida, how to select the best options for their goals, and when and how to plant them for success. Many of these species can be grown with minimal fertilizer inputs, making them a practical choice for beginners and experienced producers alike.Topics will include establishment, management, soil health benefits, and forage quality, including crude protein (CP) and total digestible nutrients (TDN), for:Austrian winter peaCrimson cloverCereal ryeAnnual ryegrassOatsChicoryParticipants will receive a small sample of Austrian winter pea seed and printed reference materials to take home.Whether your goal is building healthier soils, improving pasture productivity, reducing fertilizer inputs, producing forage for livestock, or incorporating cover crops into your operation, this program will help you identify species and management practices that fit your needs..The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Dave Hébert, DAVID.HEBERT@UFL.EDU (904)530-6356 at least 1 week in advance. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution..More Information: Classes are held at the Callahan Extension Office (543350 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011) in the conference room. This facility has a pure water dispenser for bottle-filling, clean restrooms, ADA accessibility, and free parking. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f3107cf0-a983-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w563-h740-dc082808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f3223030-a983-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w555-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/callahan/growing-cool-season-cover-crops-for-soil-and-livestock-health/100001997975639923 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Callahan - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County - **lat**: 30.59070009999999 - **long**: -81.8289413 - **full address**: UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, 543350 U.S. Route 1, Callahan, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/789a54b056d42c0e2bf79739e3d7208729ff907b738b8a73682a1d803c626c8f-rimg-w606-h568-dc283818-gmir.jpg?v=1786874494 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health being held? - **A:** Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, 543350 U.S. Route 1, Callahan, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health? - **A:** Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health is organized by UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Agriculture and Natural Resources. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Growing Cool Season Cover Crops for Soil & Livestock Health is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Callahan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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