Understanding Soil Fertility and Biology for Production and Conservation
From The Piney Woods School Workshop Series
Learn how to manage the fertility of your soil and the organic matter within it.
Topics will include:
- the fundamentals of soil biology, fertility, and pH
- managing the nutrients in your soil
- cultivating organic matter over time
- real-life farm scenarios
- the cost of managing your soil organic matter — and the cost of NOT managing it
- how to employ specific NRCS-approved conservation practices to improve your soil and 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 - 11:00am
- Fundamentals of Soil Biology, Fertility and pH
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton, Delaney Johnson
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Managing Nutrients and Organic Matter
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton, Delaney Johnson
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 1:00pm - 2:pm
- Technical Assistance and On-Farm Examples
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Speakers:
Daniel Clanton, Delaney Johnson
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
Overcast
76 °F
Wind: 8 MPH
Humidity: 71 %
Feels like: 79 °F
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