Basic Soil Science for Farmers
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
20720 4th Street, Ettrick, VA 23806
Learn how complex our soils in Virginia are, how they form, the minerals in the soil, the different layers of soil. Learn how organic matter influences plant growth and healthy soil. You will learn how different size soil particles and soil structure play a critical role. We will discuss how the Soil Survey can assist in making decisions, and about soil-water relationships and much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance management of soil and soil health.
Space is limited to 30 participants.
For more information, contact Tim Sexton at 804-524-1028, or tsexton@vsu.edu.
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 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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