PULLMAN, Wash. — Join us for SoilCon Field Day, organized by the Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI) and WSU’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources. After three successful years of virtual SoilCon education, we’re thrilled to bring the learning experience into the field.
Mark your calendar for July 27th, 2023, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center.
Here’s what’s in store:
Tour the first WaSHI Long-Term Agroecological Research and Extension site and learn from NWREC researchers about the importance of long-term considerations in soil health.
Get hands-on tutorials on soil sampling, different soil health metrics, and see a rainfall simulator.
Check out demos on biochar and no-till drills.
Engage in discussions about cover cropping, compost usage, and the latest updates on the Washington Soil Health Initiative.
For more information, visit our event page: https://bit.ly/3VYc9
Pre-register today, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a custom soil health test: https://bit.ly/3nQjV9z
— Washington State University
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