Improving Soil Health on Urban Farms
Webinar Details
When:
Jun 13, 2017 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:02 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Minor Morgan, North Valley Organics, Albuquerque, NM
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
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This webinar will illustrate how the principles of a Soil Health Management System are implemented on a 3.5 acre urban farm growing mixed vegetables, and it will emphasize practices that enhance the microbial life in the soil.
Our presenter will illustrate how the basic principles of soil health are being implemented on his farm. Using photographs, he will illustrate field practices that cover the following areas:
- Soil health improvement practices
- Habitat for pollinators and wildlife
- Farm infrastructure development
- Pest and weed management
- Soil nutrient management
- Water management
As a certified organic farm, all practices must comply with standards set by the National Organic Program. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to use biological practices such as compost, compost tea, biological inoculants, and biologically based pesticides. The evolution of certain practices from installation to production will be discussed. A list of NRCS practices that may qualify for cost-sharing is also included in the presentation.
This webinar is presented by the USDA NRCS Soil Health Division.
Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of the presenter expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
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