Led by our district Soil Health Specialist, Soil-Con will bring together three perspectives on soil health. Paul Jasa will show how no-till systems must be managed correctly in the field. Dr. Ray Weil will explain the soil biology and nutrient cycling that make those systems work. And Dr. Thomas Dykstra will connect both to long-term […]
Overview Dig deeper into what your soil is telling you! This hands-on workshop will walk you through how to get the most out of soil testing. We’ll go over the differences between standard fertility tests and soil health tests, how to read common soil test reports, and how to apply specific soil health practices based […]
Two-day event on regenerative practices with keynotes, panels, producer talks, demos, tours, vendors & hosted lunches and social hour. March 18 & 19, 2026 Chico State University Farm 311 Nicholas C Shouten Lane Chico, CA 95928 Step into the future of farming during this immersive event focused on regenerative agriculture - where healthier soils, resilient […]
Register. Put Your Crop Top On is a field day devoted to keeping soils healthy. Lunch providedPARP/CCH/CEU Credits $10 Topics Include Cover Crop Management Drainage Regenerative Ag
About the Event ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 17 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be […]
Participants will learn the basics of a healthy soil. We will cover how soil develops, its composition, soil life, how to avoiding damaging it, re-mineralization, amendments, soil testing, and more
About the Event ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 17 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be […]
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and PepsiCo for a behind-the-scenes conversation about supply chain sustainability goals and what it means for Illinois farmers. We’ll explore how PCM helps farmers leverage field data for profitability, and how PepsiCo is rewarding conservation practices like reduced tillage, cover crops, and nutrient efficiency. Learn how their partnership is designed […]
About the Event ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 17 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be […]
About the Event ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 17 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be […]
Build a strong foundation for your farm by learning the essentials of soil health and nutrient management. Beginner Friendly
This workshop highlights different ways to keep the soil covered and planted and why this is valuable practice to build soil on your farm. Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden and productive farm. This hands-on workshop explores the core principles of soil health and how working with the soil—rather than against it—can […]
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