Healthy Soils – Winter Meeting

Wednesday, March 7th 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Manitou Banquet Hall, Rochester, IN

(901 E. 9th Street, Rochester)

LEARN how to: build soil tilth, reduce nutrient inputs, reduce chemical inputs, increase productivity,increase profitability, use cover crops, and practice crop rotation..

HIGHLIGHTS: national and regional speakers, healthy soil demonstrations, practical information and handouts.   

The meeting will be held at Manitou Banquet Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

          9:00-9:30 registration & light refreshments;

          9:30-11:30 Dr. Hans Kok, coordinator of the Indiana Conservation Cropping  

                             Systems Initiative.        

11:30-12:00 lunch;

          12:00 – 2:00 Dan Coffin, agronomist;

          2:00 – 3:00 presentation of “Managing Cover Crops Profitably” and

opportunity for open question and answer period.

            EVERYONE IS WELCOME - INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!  

                This event is free and open to the public, particularly local producers, landowners, and stakeholders in the area.  Any questions about the field day may be directed to:

            Lois at Fulton County SWCD 574.223-3220 Ext. 3, or

Wanda at Marshall County SWCD 574.936-2024 Ext. 3

            Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 29th to insure a meal.

                    SPONSORS:            

·         Beacon Credit Union

·         First National Bank of Monterey

·         Lake City Bank

·         Marshall and Fulton County SWCDs