A team of Nebraska Extension Educators and presenter Dr. Pat Reece, a consultant for Prairie and Montane Enterprises, will be hosting a pasture lease workshop in Rushville, NE on September 17th. This free event, sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund & Nebraska Extension will begin at 10 a.m. (MT) at the Security First Insurance Conference Room, 110 E. 2nd St., Rushville and end at 5 p.m. Topics of discussion include: determining fair market value of forage, the effects of overgrazing pasture, plant identification and range monitoring, the importance of proper stocking rates, formulating and terminating a lease agreement, and the development of a drought plan. A rancher panel will conclude the event, with producers from Sheridan county and surrounding areas speaking on pasture lease agreements. To register for the workshop, call the Nebraska Extension Office in Rushville at 308-327-2312.