Spring Field Day
March 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the conversation with local farmers to learn what is working with cover crops, reduced tillage and other soil health practices in our area. Local producers will informally share their experiences and answer your questions. Everyone is welcome! Come when you can! Meeting will be held in the Farm Shop, look for signs.
Agenda:
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Farmer Discussion, Q&A Pat Duncanson, Randy Depuydt
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Farmamerica Research & Field Tour Jason Leary, Crystal Valley
6:30 – 7:30 PM – Free Meal & Informal Gathering
Topics Covered:
Discuss cover crop termination and seed mixes.
Learn about soil health research at Farmamerica.
Hear how farmers are improving their business without sacrificing income.
Learn about existing cost-share opportunities including a new one-year program that offers free cover crop seed and application in targeted areas of the Le Sueur River Watershed, a low-risk way to try cover crops.
RSVP by March 15th!
For food planning, please RSVP to 507-389-5492 or kendra.daby@mnsu.edu by March 15th. Contact Mark Schaetzke, Waseca SWCD for more information about a fee cover crop seed program: 507-835-0623 or marks.swcd@wasecacounty.gov