Plants poisonous to horses in the Midwest

Event information

Date

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025

Add to Calendar 2025-01-06 15:17:22 2025-02-16 15:17:22 Plants poisonous to horses in the Midwest This is a semi-self-paced, 6-week online certification course. The poisonous plant course will focus on 20 plants that are toxic to horses and commonly found in Midwestern hay fields, pastures, wooded areas, fence lines, and around horse properties.Topics includeWeed growth Chemical and mechanical control strategies Plant ID resources Importance of reading and understanding a herbicide label View all horse certificate courses America/Chicago public

Location

Self-guided, online course

Contact

Krishona Martinson, Extension equine specialist
[email protected] or 612-360-4533

This is a semi-self-paced, 6-week online certification course. The poisonous plant course will focus on 20 plants that are toxic to horses and commonly found in Midwestern hay fields, pastures, wooded areas, fence lines, and around horse properties.

Topics include

Weed growth
Chemical and mechanical control strategies
Plant ID resources
Importance of reading and understanding a herbicide label View all horse certificate courses

Audience

The online course is recommended for adult learners (ages 18 and older) but is open to everyone. This course is open to the public and will not result in college credits.

Cost

$75

Registration

No late fees or transfers. Partial refunds ($65) will be given for cancellations before January 6. No refunds on or after January 6.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

About the certificate

To earn a certificate of course completion, participants must earn at least 70% on course assignments. If you do not want a certificate, you do not have to complete assignments.