Free to attend – register now!

A holistic approach to soil health management on farms, ranches, gardens or orchards takes into account the three main aspects of soils: biological, physical, and chemical
(nutrients, pH, CEC). Join us for an immersive and hands-on workshop in which we’ll learn about and actually do many accessible and useful soil health assessments. Being familiar with
biological, physical and chemical aspects of soil health is important to a well-rounded, practical understanding of this vital resource underfoot.

In this workshop you will learn: 

•  Biological, Physical, & Chemical soil health indicators
• How to take a soil sample
• How to evaluate biological activity using practical, easy methods
• How your farming practices affect organic matter
• How to evaluate a soil profile to assess soil structure
• Visual methods for soil health observations, such as aggregate stability
• How to determine soil texture
• Integrative soil health metrics like the
• Haney soil health index
• The Washington Soil Health Initiative, and how it can help you and other farmers and ranchers statewide.

Guest speakers include: 

•  Steve Fransen, WSU Pasture & Soil Health Specialist
• Molly Mcilquham, WA Soil Health Initiative
• Local WSU Extension Soil Health Specialists

Sign in & refreshments will begin at 2:00pm

For more information: 

Contact Stephen Bramwell – bramwell@wsu.edu

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact Stephen Bramwell.

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights.