The first of a series of 3 events in Indiana featuring Dr. Ray Weil (University of Maryland), well known for his ecological approach to soil science, will also feature Dr. Bob Barr (IUPUI) and no-till innovators Mike Starkey and Jack Maloney discussing their work on soil health and water quality in the suburbs of Indianapolis. Event fee of $20 includes lunch. Please register online at www.RayWeilAug18BeefHouse.eventbrite.com For more information, please contact the Parke Co SWCD 765-569-3551 AGENDA: 8:30 Registration 9:30 Dr. Ray Weil - Lessons Learned from the Chesapeake Bay: Soil Organic Matter Managemetn for Nutrient Cycling and Agricultural Sustainability 11:00 Break 11:15 Dr. Bob Barr, Mike Starkey, Jack Maloney - Resiliency and Water Quality: A Win-Win 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Barry Fisher - Soil Health Systems: A Way Forward Improving Soil Health 2:15 Panel of All Speakers / Q & A 3:15 Informal Networking 3:30 Conclude