Deepen your understanding of how living roots build healthy soil! Join us to learn from the experts, Dr. Thomas Dykstra and Rob Sharkey about soil health and conservation farming. Guest Speakers: Robert Sharkey, the SharkFarmer, from Bradford, Illinois will discuss the importance of cover crops and conservation farming. Dr. Thomas Dykstra of Dykstra Laboratories in Gainesville, […]
Join us for an evening talk on soil health and conservation practices at West Bay Community Farm — see soil science in action. Soil health is an important building block of food production for RI's farmers. Join us at Westbay Farm to see great soil health practices in action on a three-acre community farm, hear […]
This 2-and-a-half day school combines classroom instruction with field exercises to teach participants the basics of soil health management. The 2026 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held Sept. 15-`17 at David Kruger's Farm near Twin Brooks, SD, and the Abbey of the Hills near Marvin, SD. This school is designed for agricultural producers […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on practical soil health strategies for organic farming systems. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Join us for a hands-on Organic Soil Health Field School focused on practical soil health strategies for organic farming systems. This train-the-trainer workshop is designed for Extension agents, farmers, educators, agency partners, and agricultural stakeholders […]
Learn about how soil fertility works and making your soil perform for you to get the best outcome for plant growth, production & health! The topics covered will be: • Brief overview explaining the synergistic relationships between soil biology and plants– A primer on how plants grow in nature. • Soil 101 that covers the […]
Farmers have a saying that “the secret’s in the soil”. Come learn how you can use cover crops to restore and sustain healthy soils. This workshop at Village Family Farms is a part of our Soil Health Workshop series and will explore the benefits of incorporating cover crops into your farm or garden. This workshop […]
Time to dig in! Cover crops and healthy soils play a critical role in the success of any farm or garden, cycling nutrients through the ecosystem, increasing water infiltration, and reducing erosion, runoff, and sedimentation. This workshop will give an overview of fundamental soil health principles, with a focus on how you can incorporate cover […]
Come learn about how soil works and how to improve soil health. Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops with Mark Dempsey BREG - Soil Health Core Thursday, September 24 | 1 pm - 4 pm Come learn about how soil works and how to improve soil health. We will cover the basics of soil, the critical role of […]
Learn about the science behind soil health and how to put that knowledge into practice in land stewardship. Soil Stewardship Saturday, October 3rd 10 AM - 12:30 PM at Alemany Farm Instructor: Vanessa Lieu The health of our soils is critical to maintaining healthy crops and a flourishing ecosystem, both above and underground. Yet the costs […]
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 […]
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