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SUMMARY:Cover Crops: Planning for Success & Practical Termination
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using cover crops on your farm but unsure where to start—or how to end them?  \nJoin Washington State University Extension\, Clallam Conservation District\, the Jefferson County Conservation District\, and local farmers for a practical webinar exploring how to successfully incorporate cover crops into western Washington farming systems. Guest speakers include Nathan Stacey from Oregon State University and John Bellow from SpringRain Farm and Orchard. Together\, they will discuss how to select the right cover crop species based on your production goals and share real-world lessons learned about terminating cover crops and integrating them into working farms. Whether you’re planting your first cover crop or looking to improve your management practices\, you’ll leave with practical information you can apply this season.  \nTopics Include: \n\nWhy cover crops – soil health and nutrient management \n\n\nChoosing the right cover crop species based on your goals \n\n\nUnderstanding the purpose and benefits of different cover crops \n\n\nTiming cover crop termination for successful crop rotations \n\n\nPractical cover crop establishment and termination methods from local farmer \n\n\nQuestions and discussion with presenters \n\n Who should attend: Beginning farmers\, diversified vegetable producers\, orchard and perennial crop growers\, livestock producers\, small acreage landowners\, anyone interested in improving soil health.  \nDate: Tuesday August 11th  \nTime: 6-7:30 pm  \nLocation: Zoom (webinar will be recorded and available) \nPresenters:  \nNathan Stacey\, Small Farms Extension Specialist\, Oregon State University  \nJohn Bellow\, SpringRain Farm and Orchards   \nRegistration Details: Participants must pre-register to receive the Zoom link. Register here \n  \nThis educational program is supported by the Washington State Conservation Commission’s Sustainable Farms and Fields Program\, in partnership with Clallam Conservation District\, Jefferson County Conservation District\, and Washington State University Extension. Funding helps expand farmer education on soil health practices and supports implementation of cover crops through the Clallam and Jefferson County Cover Crop Seed Programs.  \n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood at 121 Oak Bay Rd / 360-379-5610 at least one weeks prior to the event.  
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/cover-crops-planning-for-success-practical-termination/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Anywhere you are
CATEGORIES:Crops,Online Class,Soil Health,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kellie%20Henwood":MAILTO:kellie.henwood@wsu.edu
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