Increasing Yields by Improving Soil Health
Wednesday, June 29 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Emporia, VA
Tammy Holler, Nutrient Management Specialist, will explain why nutrient management is important, and provide information on techniques farmers can use to improve soil health and increase crop productivity.
Topics include:
Using cover crops, compost, and manure as alternative ways to improve soil health.
Selecting the best cover crop.
Timing for cover crop planting.
New management practices for a synergistic approach to planting that will improve crop production and soil health.
Understanding nutrient management and proper timing of nutrient applications.
How to read a soil test result.
For more information, contact Marilyn Estes at (804) 481-0485 or mestes@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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