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DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 17th)
September 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MST
$50.00 – $100.00REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.
If you want to learn more about soil types, matching forages to soil types and managing weeds these September Soil Workshops are for you! Each day will include a basic soil map study of the site area, soil pit analysis and comparision and soil texturing.
Sept 17: What can we learn about building soil & forage health from two Peace Living Lab sites?
In the morning we will look at challenges that can arise in break and re-seeding of perennial forage and discuss options when working with a limited top soil layer.
In the afternoon we will observe a time series of bale grazing and its effects on soil structure and plant health. We will visit two site locations
This event is open to both professionals/agrologists/environmental field staff and to ranchers/farmers who are members. If you are a member and an agrologist, please choose the agrologist rate if you will be using this series for PD hours. Thank you.
Attendees need to bring a lunch, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day
Starting location pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yuJRisYockYGWzFA
At Aron & Sherri Collins ranch yard
9825, 260 Road, Rose Prairie