Understanding Legumes: Beans and Clovers in Your Farm or Wildlife Food Plot

Understanding Legumes: Beans and Clovers in Your Farm or Wildlife Food Plot

Learn how to make the most of legumes for your farm or wildlife food plot.

By UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Location

Online

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:10 PM

What is a legume and how does it add nitrogen to my soil?

6:10 PM - 6:15 PM

Distinguishing legume nodules from RKN galls

6:15 PM - 6:25 PM

Nutrition benefits of legumes for livestock, wildlife, and humans?

6:25 PM - 6:35 PM

Planting and harvesting legumes in Nassau County

6:35 PM - 6:45 PM

How does growing legumes improve my land?

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Can I turn a profit growing legumes?

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM

Establishing a wildlife deer food plot

7:10 PM - 7:15 PM

Question Session

About this event

Welcome to Understanding Legumes: Beans and Clovers in Your Farm or Wildlife Food Plot!

Join us online, Monday, April 15, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm for an informative event all about legumes. Whether you're a farmer looking to improve soil health or a wildlife enthusiast wanting to attract more animals to your land, this event is perfect for you!

Learn about the benefits of planting beans, peas, and clovers, how to care for them, and how they can enhance your farm or food plot. See the agenda below for more information.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of legumes and improve your land. See you there!


Frequently asked questions

What kinds of legumes will be covered in this lecture?

We will cover clovers, soybeans, cowpea (mung bean), Austrian winter pea (field pea), and sunnhemp.

Will information be presented on establishing wildlife food plots?

Yes, we will cover how to start a food plot from scratch, how to prepare the soil, and which forages to plant.

Are legumes good for livestock?

Yes, livestock can most legumes. Many have high protein, palatability, and digestibility.