Crop Rotation Theory and Practice
From The Piney Woods School Workshop Series
WHAT is a crop rotation system and WHY is it important to your farm?
Topics will include:
- the fundamentals of good soil management
- using rotations for natural pest management
- using rotations for weed control
- using rotations for disease management
- theories of crop rotations
- practical scenarios for rotations explored
- including cover crops in your rotations
- using NRCS-approved conservation practices to enhance production
Arrive at 9am to sign in and meet with other farmers. Workshop begins promptly at 9:30. Lunch will be served!
Workshop and lunch are FREE!
LOCATION:
The Piney Woods School Farm
5096 US 49, Piney Woods, MS 39148
Event is sponsored by a USDA NRCS grant. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider, and Lender.
FAQ
- How is this event free?
This workshop has been funded through a grant to The Piney Woods School through the Natural Resource Conservation Service within USDA. - Do I have to pay for lunch?
No. Lunch is provided courtesy of The Piney Woods cafeteria. - I’m a beginning farmer. Is it okay if I attend?
The workshops are designed for farmers at all levels of experience. - Will someone be there to help my farm if I need additional assistance?
Yes! Staff from Up in Farms and NRCS are available to provide you free farm visitations and technical assistance.
Additional project partners include:
Location
Hourly Schedule
Agenda
- 9:00am - 9:30am
- Sign In
- Sign in and meet fellow farmers and presenters.
- 9:30am - 10:00am
- Fundamentals of Good Soil Management
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Speakers:
Delaney Johnson
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- The Purpose of Crop Rotations
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Speakers:
Lee Jones
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Planning Crop Rotations
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Speakers:
David Watkins
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 1:00pm - 1:45pm
- Crop Rotation Scenarios Explored
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Speakers:
David Watkins, Delaney Johnson, Lee Jones
- 1:45 - 2:15
- Getting Help from USDA-NRCS
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Speakers:
David Watkins, Delaney Johnson, Lee Jones
Delaney Johnson
Soil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson's experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
Organizer
Up in Farms
This event is hosted by Up in Farms and its partner organizations.
Sponsor
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USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Speakers
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Delaney JohnsonSoil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson’s experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
Weather
Clear
34 °F
Wind: 4 MPH
Humidity: 71 %
Feels like: 31 °F
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