Professor Dr. Kim Cassida

Biography

Kim Cassida is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Forages and Cover Crops at Michigan State University Extension. Her work focuses on building sustainable agroecosystems with an emphasis on forage and cover crop management system. Dr. Cassida's research and extension programming target various aspects of alfalfa and grass management, including hay and haylage production, utilizing perennials and cover crops for pasture cattle, and sheep. She explores the interactions between soil, plants, and animals within integrated crop-livestock systems, contributing to more sustainable farming practices. Dr. Cassida has been involved in several initiatives to improve pasture revitalization and to solve issues related to alfalfa autotoxicity. She engages in outreach activities to educate farmers on effective strategies for sustainable livestock management and forage utilization.

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