In this workshop, you'll learn about: -The basics of soil structure, chemistry, and habitat -How to test and evaluate your soils well being -Strategies for improving your soil, including mineral and organic amendements, the use of cover crops, biochar, growing techniques, ways to maximize soil life, and of course how to avoid common mistakes.
Soil Testing for Soil Health with farmer and educator Rose Cherneff In this workshop, we will deep dive into all things soil! The beginning of the growing season is the ideal time to get to know your soil, and learn how to work with it to make your garden healthy all year long.We will learn how to take […]
AGENDA 8:30 Coffee and Donuts 9:00 NRCS Rainfall Simulator 9:30 Cover Crop Plots Tour 225 individual plots; 50-60 species; 15-20 targeted mixes Planted at 3 different time points (summer, early fall, late fall) See the newest cover crop varieties available 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Managing Cover Crops by Joel Reddick Joel Reddick, a farmer from Bardwell, […]
More info / register ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 21 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 […]
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn basic physical geology of the area through direct study of rock, mineral and soil samples. Later we leave for the field to do a brief ready practice soil assessment methods of testing composition, structure, permeability and how this helps shape soil ecology. The workshop will end with a […]
Register here. The Economics of Climate Change for Agriculture Climate change has the potential to impact crop yields and agricultural practices, thereby affecting the farmers and rural communities where they live. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah Sellars will discuss the potential yield effects of climate change and how this could impact Midwestern farmers economically. She […]
Calling all Farmers! Join us at Headwaters Farm for a hands-on Visual Soil Assessment Workshop. This in-person event will equip you with the skills to evaluate soil structure, texture, biology, and other measures of soil health. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the foundation of agriculture. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot! […]
For Building Healthy Soils workshop Plant It Forward Farms (PIF) has partnered with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) to discuss the importance of soil management. Growing healthy sustainable crops starts with the soil. Whether you are growing on acres of land, or have a back yard garden this soils workshop is an indepth […]
The Durham Public Schools Hub Farm is pleased to announce our first ever Spring Soils Festival*, a celebration of Soil Health & Biodiversity. Festival highlights to include: Live music (Northern High School Jazz Band) Summer plant giveaway Home-made confections (Northern High School Culinary Arts) Fishing on our pond (bring your own equipment) Hands-on activities for […]
Soil is the lifeblood of the farm. Healthy soils support plant growth, cycle nutrients, retain moisture, and support a complex web of microorganisms that help plants thrive. Each session in this three part series this spring will focus on different key elements of healthy soils on an urban farm. Participants will gain key insights on […]
Start your 2025 growing season off right by exploring conservation agriculture in the Great Plains! Mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2025, and join us in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where we will be “Planting Opportunity, Growing Success,” as we travel through southeastern South Dakota to see how conservation and innovation are implemented on the […]
Join us for our Spring Webinar Series to learn how you can have success implementing diverse cover crop mixes into your operation. Get your cover crop questions answered on these live webinars, hosted on Wednesdays at 12:00pm CST from April 9th - May 14th! We'll be covering the following topics: 🌱 Why plant cover crops? […]
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