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Soil Health Smorgasbord

Tue, Aug 06

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Nechanicky Farm

Join us for a hands-on field day for farmers and the community to learn about soil health, cover crops, and other water quality practices farmers are using.

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Soil Health Smorgasbord
Soil Health Smorgasbord

Time & Location

Aug 06, 2019, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Nechanicky Farm, 2943 Co Rd D65, Buckingham, IA 50612, USA

About the event

AGENDA:

2-5 PM - Farmers and producers will learn about soil health principles, including strip-tillage, grazing cover crops and interseeding in 60-inch rows.

5:00 PM - Community meal. Afterwards, children and parents can visit various stations on the farm to learn about steps local farmers are taking to protect water quality and soil health.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Five principles of soil health (slake test)

• Strip-till fertilizer placement

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