Event Details

Date

June 30, 2016

Time

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location

Elba Fireman's Recreational Hall
7143 Oak Orchard Road
Elba, NY 14058

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Orleans County Soil & Water
Dennis Kirby
585-589-5959


Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop

June 30, 2016


  • Introduction of Western New York Soil Health Alliance
  • Keynote Speaker: Jeff Rasawehr - "Soil health basics and why to start cover cropping" Jeff uses no till and cover crops on 900 acres on his farm in Ohio. Jeff is also a co-owner of Centerseeds and the Cover Crop Ranch Meat Company. His presentation focuses on how to transition an how to begin to develop a profitable system approach to managing soil health with cover crops.
  • Farmer Panel - showing & discussion on-farm trials. How to start cover cropping and advice for the beginner.
  • Cornell Climate Smart Farming Program: Darcy Telenko, New tools to help manage your crops.
  • WNY Soil Alliance Membership Meeting - Learn about the newly-formed alliance and its bright future.


Soil Health & Cover Crop Flyer (PDF; 173KB)


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