Undergraduates working in the program learn plant identification and research principles while gaining valuable experience and exposure to agriculture. | Photo: University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky (UK) Horse Pasture Evaluation Program is entering its 14th sampling year and continues to assist farms across the state improve their pasture management regimens.

Participating farms receive detailed pasture assessments, including grass species composition and tall fescue analysis. The program also provides recommendations for maintaining and improving each pasture based on the data collected. All of the findings are compiled in a notebook and presented to participants by a program specialist.

This work aims to improve farm owners’ understanding of pasture and grazing management, reduce the need for stored feeds and reduce horses’ impact on our natural resources