BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Want to learn more about measuring soil health? Join one of our upcoming webinars!
Soil carbon proxy tests can be performed with simple materials you might already have at home. These DIY soil tests will help you get an idea of how well your soils are supporting life and storing carbon on your farm or in your garden.
We’ll discuss management recommendations based on the diverse practices and assessment data we found at farms across New York.
Webinar 1: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 / 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In this webinar, we’ll focus on dairy, livestock, and field crop operations.
Presenters will include:
Lukas Aeschlimann, Aeschlimann Family Farms in Frankfort
Luke Gianforte, Gianforte Farms in Cazenovia
Adrianne Traub, Hedgerow Hill Farm in Cortland
Caro Roszell, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator
Joseph Amsili, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator
NOFA-NY Education Staff
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Webinar 2: Monday, November 16, 2020 / 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In this webinar, we’ll focus on vegetable operations.
Presenters will include:
Paul Loomis, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport
Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam
Richard deGraff, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski
Caro Roszell, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator
Joseph Amsili, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator
NOFA-NY Education Staff
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NOFA-NY’s webinars are open to everyone! If you’re a NOFA-NY member, these webinars are free as a benefit of membership. If you’re not a member, please consider making a donation after you register to offset the cost of our educational programs – or join NOFA-NY today.
–NOFA NY
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