Basic Soil Science for Small Farmers
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • 9:00AM -12:00 PM
20712 4th Street Ettrick, VA 23806
This is an excellent time to learn about soils and all of the things they do to support us in our daily lives.
learn why soils are different and the layers in the soil and how they formed. You will learn about how soil breaks down and the importance of different size particles. Why do some soils have a lot of organic matter and some do not? and things we can do to improve soil health and therefore Plant health
For more information, please 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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