University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a full day workshop focused on taking farm soil health practices to the next level from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road (Route 135).
Next Level Soil Health is for farmers who have experience with soil health practices and want to build on those outcomes and benefits. Topics will include improving cover crop stand success; nutrient management with cover crops; nutrient considerations with compost, manures and biochar; interseeding cover crops; and tractor scale reduced tillage. Additionally, the program will include time for sharing participant experiences and developing soil health plans.
Cost of the workshop is $40 and space is limited. For more information and to register visit the program webpage. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jenni Cappello-Ruggiero, jennifer.cappelloruggiero@maine.edu, 207-781-6099. Receiving requests for accommodation at least seven days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.
