Basic Soil Fertility for Farmers
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · 9 am– 12 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA
This class will discuss the essential elements and plant nutrition. We will explain the difference between macro nutrients and micro nutrients and the nutrients function in plants and will explain who the deficiencies have impact on plant growth and the symptoms they present. The class will discuss soi properties and how they relate to nutrient holding and transport. We will discuss how the pH effects the availability of nutrients and the importance of liming. We will also discuss how Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium behave in the soil and the different forms they are found. We will also discuss secondary plant nutrients their forms and importance to plant growth.
It will be a great opportunity to learn or refresh so that farmers can have maximum potential for crop grow
Space is limited to 30 participants.
For more information, 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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