The Freeborn Area Soil Health Team is putting on the 3rd annual Soil Health Winter Workshop. This event will be held at Wedgewood Cove on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a $20 fee due at the door to attend — cash or checks accepted only. There will be 3.5 CEU credits available for Soil and Water Management.

Agenda for the day…

9:30-10:00 Registration and Refreshments 

10:00-12:00 Sarah Carlson: Practical farmers of Iowa research coordinator will present on how utilizing cover crops improves the health of soils. 

12:00-1:00 Lunch 

1:00-1:45 Jerry Ackerman: Once a conventional farmer, over the past 18 years Jerry has transitioned his farm to strip-till and no-till. In the last couple of years he has added cover crops. Learn about the ups and downs Jerry has experienced during this transition. 

1:45-2:30 TJ Kartes: Learn about what local farmers on the Freeborn Area Soil Health Team have experienced through the use of cover crops. 

If you would like to attend this event please RSVP by Jan. 18 to Lindsey Zeitler at 507-373-5607 Ext. 116 or by e-mail lindsey.zeitler@mn.nacdnet.net.