Alternative Ways to Improve Soil Health
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
5PM-8PM
GW Carver Agricultural Center
9432 James Madison Hwy • Rapidan, VA
Tammy Holler, Nutrient Management specialist and VSU Small Farm Outreach Agent, will present information on techniques farmers can use to improve soil health and increase crop productivity.
Topics include:
using cover crops, compost and manures as alternative ways to improve soil health;
selecting the best cover crops;
timing for cover crop planting; and
new management practices for a synergistic approach to planting that will improve crop production and soil health.
For information, call the Small Farm Outreach Program Office at (804) 524-3292 or contact small farm agent Susan Cheek, (804) 720-5539, scheek@vsu.edu.
THIS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.