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Preparing Soils For Spring Planting

  • VCE Prince Edward Office 100 Dominion Drive Farmville, VA, 23901 United States (map)
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Preparing Soils For Spring Planting

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

VCE Prince Edward Office, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA


Participants in this workshop will learn about soil sampling: what it is, how it is done, why it is important to do it and how often should it be done. Tammy Holler, VSU-SFOP State Program Assistant and Nutrient Management specialist, will be the speaker for this workshop. She will explain how to understand soil test results and show how the various nutrients affect crops. She will also share information about cover crops and composting.

Space is limited to 20 participants

For more information, contact Leonard Elam at 804-894-3095 or lelam@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.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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