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SUMMARY:Soil Test Results and Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Understand What Your Soil Test Is Telling You\nSoil Test Results can provide farmers and landowners with valuable information\, but making sense of the numbers and recommendations is not always straightforward. \nVirginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program will offer Soil Test Results and Interpretation on October 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Eastern. The virtual webinar will help participants understand their soil reports and use the information to make practical management decisions for farms and other properties. \nThe program will walk participants through a soil-test report step by step\, explaining what laboratories test\, why those measurements matter\, and how the results relate to soil management. \n\nPhoto by Neslihan-Gunaydin \nTurn Test Results Into Management Decisions\nA soil test can help producers identify nutrient needs and determine whether soil conditions may be limiting plant growth. But the report becomes most useful when producers understand how to interpret its recommendations. \nThe webinar will explain how farmers and landowners can use soil-test information when making decisions about soil fertility and long-term management. \nParticipants will also learn more about the connection between soil health and productive\, resilient soils. The program will discuss practical strategies producers can use to improve soil conditions over time rather than viewing a soil test as simply a list of numbers. \nBuild Confidence in Soil Management\nThis session is appropriate for people new to soil testing\, as well as producers who have received soil-test reports before but want a better understanding of what the results mean. \nThe goal is to help participants become more confident using soil information when making decisions for their farms\, gardens\, or other properties. \nThe webinar will be held through Microsoft Teams. Participants should install Teams on the device they plan to use\, check their microphone and speakers ahead of time\, and open the meeting link a few minutes before the program begins. \nRegistration is available through Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about Educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/soil-test-results-and-interpretation/
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Build a Cover Crop Plan That Fits the Farm\nFarmers and growers looking to improve soil health can join Cover Crops Your Way\, a two-part workshop scheduled for October 22 and November 14 in Morganton. \nThe program begins with a classroom session from 6 to 8 p.m. October 22 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center\, 130 Ammons Drive. Participants will return November 14 from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on demonstration at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 N.C. 126. Pre-registration is required. \nThe workshop moves from classroom instruction to practical field application. \n\n\nCover Crop Selection\, Soil Testing\, and Establishment\nTopics will include the benefits of cover crops\, different cover crop varieties\, soil testing\, planning\, and establishment. Organizers also plan a cover crop planting demonstration during the field portion of the program. \nThe classroom session will cover different cover crop types and how to use them in production environments. During the November field session\, participants will see how different cover crops are established and gain practical knowledge they can apply to their own operations. \nThat combination may help growers who understand the general benefits of cover crops but need help deciding which species\, planting methods\, or timing make sense for their farms. \nSupporting Healthier Soils\nCover crops can be part of a broader farm-management strategy\, not a one-size-fits-all practice. Producers need to consider their production system\, soil conditions\, planting windows\, and goals when selecting what to grow between cash crops. \nThe workshop aims to help participants develop a cover crop plan rather than simply introducing individual species. \nThe program is being offered through N.C. Cooperative Extension in cooperation with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina\, and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. \nFor Appalachian Highlands vegetable producers\, diversified farms\, market gardeners\, and other growers interested in soil health\, the two-session format provides both instruction and an opportunity to see cover-crop establishment in the field. \nParticipants must register in advance. Burke County Extension can also provide additional information about the sessions. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-1/
LOCATION:N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Classroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start With the Classroom Session\nCover Crops Your Way begins October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center in Morganton. The two-part program is designed to help growers understand how different cover crops can fit their production systems and soil-management goals. \nThe classroom session will cover the benefits of cover crops\, different cover-crop varieties\, soil testing\, equipment and development of a practical cover-crop plan. \nPart One of a Two-Part Workshop\nThe October 22 session prepares participants for a hands-on field demonstration scheduled for November 14 at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. The field session will focus on establishing different cover crops in the field. \nRegistration Required\nThe program is hosted by Burke County N.C. Cooperative Extension with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. Pre-registration is required. Participants can register through the official event listing or contact Burke County Extension at 828-764-9480.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-classroom-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Classroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start With the Classroom Session\nCover Crops Your Way begins October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center in Morganton. The two-part program is designed to help growers understand how different cover crops can fit their production systems and soil-management goals. \nThe classroom session will cover the benefits of cover crops\, different cover-crop varieties\, soil testing\, equipment and development of a practical cover-crop plan. \nPart One of a Two-Part Workshop\nThe October 22 session prepares participants for a hands-on field demonstration scheduled for November 14 at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. The field session will focus on establishing different cover crops in the field. \nRegistration Required\nThe program is hosted by Burke County N.C. Cooperative Extension with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. Pre-registration is required. Participants can register through the official event listing or contact Burke County Extension at 828-764-9480.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-classroom-workshop-2/
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