Environmental Benefits of Organic Agriculture: Soil
Webinar Details
When:
Aug 27, 2015 1:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:10 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Michel Cavigelli, Ph.D., Soil Scientist, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD
- Michelle Wander, Ph.D., Director of the Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
- Betsy Rakola, Organic Policy Advisor, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC
Virtual Event Format:
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Participate to learn about the benefits of organic farming practices to soil.
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Soil building practices such as crop rotations, cover crops, and organic fertilizers are central to organic practices. These practices replenish soil organic matter, feed soil life, reduce erosion, improve soil structure, and enhance nutrient cycling and water retention. This session will present scientific research examining the benefits of organic farming practices to soil.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. It is the third in a four-part series exploring the environmental benefits of organic agriculture.
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