Soil Health Workshop: Principles and Practices to Build Better Soils Wednesday July 9th, 2014 1pm - 5pm Chemeketa Eola Viticulture Center 215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304 Merlot Room Cost: $10 at the door James Cassidy, a Senior Instructor in OSU’s Crop and Soil Science Department will be presenting on the complex nature of soil and why it is the most important resource farmers manage. Cory Owens, a NRCS Soil Scientist will be presenting on the principles of soil health, integrating those principles into viable practices on your land. Nick Andrews, an OSU Extension Small Farms Specialist will discuss soil health and some helpful calculator tools to demonstrate the savings possible through cover cropping. Space is Limited! RSVP by calling the Polk SWCD (503)623-9680 or email marc.bell@polkswcd.com
Paid for by a USDA Risk Management Education Partnerships Program grant, in cooperation with the Polk, Yamhill and Marion County SWCDs.