The inaugural Iowa Soil Health Conference, "Strategies for Building Healthy Soils," will be held in Ames, Iowa, on Feb. 2-3, 2016.

The goal of the 2-day conference is to increase awareness and understanding of soil health as a pivotal measure to sustainable agriculture and environment quality in Iowa. Attendees will be provided research-based information, including strategies for building healthy soils, the relationship between soil health, sustainability and productivity, soil health and climate change, and future research and outreach needs.

Farmers, agricultural consultants, agronomists, extension professionals, soil scientists and those interested in learning more about soil health are encouraged to attend. The conference has been approved for 17 soil and water Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) credits.

Early registration is due by Jan. 16 and is $150 per person. After Jan. 16, the price increases to $180. For questions about registration, contact Registration Services at 515-294-6222 or email registrations@iastate.edu.

The conference is a collaborative effort between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the NRCS. For the program, speakers and more information about the event, click here.