Manure Management Workshop is Oct. 15

ROCKFORD — An abnormally dry summer has depleted pastures earlier than normal and forced horse and small-scale livestock owners to bring their animals into the barnyards. Animals in stables and feedlots, however, create a manure situation which must be addressed, so “the sooner you establish a manure management plan for the winter, the better,” said Jay Solomon, energy and environmental stewardship specialist at University of Illinois Extension. Ellen Phillips, local foods and small farms educator, will join Solomon to address manure-related issues at the upcoming workshop, Manure Management for Horse and Small-Scale Livestock Operations.