Demonstration Workshop Teaches about Building Health Soils with Cover Crops
Clark County, WA – Join the Small Acreage Program for a demonstration workshop at the 78th St. Heritage Farm where participants will learn about cover crops from Samantha Frundle– Working Lands Program Manager of Clark Conservation District. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to watch a cover crop planting demonstration and learn how to utilize cover crops to build organic matter and biodiversity in their soils.”
This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension, co-sponsored by Clark Conservation District, and supported by Clark County Public Works Clean Water.
“Utilizing Cover Crops to Build Healthy Soils Workshop”
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 78th St. Heritage Farm, Vancouver, WA
Cost: Free
To register and find more details visit https://covercrop032724.eventbrite.com
or email terry.koper@wsu.edu
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at 564-397-5733 prior to the event.
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