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Soil Health Lunch and Learn Series with UMaine Extension Presenters (Weekly Zoom Sessions on Tuesdays for 7 Weeks)

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Cross Section of Soil

Take farm soil health practices to the next level. These sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health practices and want to build on those outcomes and benefits. Topics will include crop rotation considerations, advanced cover cropping techniques, enhanced soil amendment use, and reduced tillage.

When: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM; May 27th to July 8th 2025

Cost: Suggested donation of $5.00 per session. Should you choose all seven sessions, the cost at the suggested donation amount is discounted to $25.

May 27              Overview of Cover Crops Best Practices

June 3                Nutrient Management with Cover Crops

June 10             Cover Cropping Tools and Resources

June 17             Nutrient Considerations with Compost, Manure and Biochar

June 24              Interseeding Cover Crops

July 1                 Tractor Scale Reduced Tillage Approaches

July 8                 Open Discussion and Brainstorming on Participant Scenarios

Registration is required to receive the recording of the presentation.

Details

Date:
May 27
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
Free – $35
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