The Field Day Series will showcase a range of sustainable practices, including cover crops, reduced tillage, and biochar applications, to empower attendees with essential soil health information.
By Kitty Gifford
Ithaca, NY – New York’s agriculture community is gearing up for an exciting and educational event series this June to September. The 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series, coordinated by the New York Soil Health Alliance and the New York Soil Health Initiative, will feature eight field days across the state. Mark your calendars for this opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field.
“The collaboration and knowledge-sharing that take place at soil health field days are invaluable for farmers, agricultural professionals, and researchers looking to enhance their understanding of innovative research and practical on-farm practices,” said Joseph Amsili, extension associate at the Cornell Soil Health Program.
“Through the field day series, we aim to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge they need to implement sustainable practices on their farms. It’s an opportunity to explore proven strategies, engage with experts, and gain practical insights that can lead to improved soil health and climate resilience,” said Debbie Aller, extension associate at the Cornell Soil Health Program.
Key highlights of the 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series include:
- Learning and Collaboration Opportunities: Immerse yourself in a collaborative learning environment where farmers, professionals, and researchers converge to explore and enhance soil health and climate resiliency.
- Tailored Presentations and Demonstrations: Delve into various agricultural systems, including field crops, dairy, vegetables, and more, with tailored presentations and hands-on demonstrations that provide practical knowledge and techniques for improving soil health.
- Showcasing Sustainable Practices: Gain insights into some of the latest sustainable practices, such as interseeding cover crops, planting green, organic no-till, and biochar applications. Discover how these practices can transform your farming methods and contribute to a resilient and thriving agricultural ecosystem.
- Statewide Reach: The Field Day Series extends its reach across Western, Northern, Central, and Eastern NY, ensuring that farmers and agricultural professionals throughout the state can benefit from these valuable learning experiences.
Online registration is now open. Secure your spot in the 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series by visiting fielddays.newyorksoilhealth.org. Scholarships are available for eligible veterans to participate in the field day series.
Collaborators and Partners for the 2023 Field Day Series include American Farmland Trust, Cayuga SWCD, Clinton SWCD, Cornell CALS, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Small Farms, International Biochar Initiative, King’s AgriSeeds, Miner Institute, NOFA-NY, NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets, Seneca SWCD, Suffolk SWCD, Tompkins SWCD, USDA-NRCS, and Western NY Crop Management Association.
For more information about each event, their locations and to register, please visit fielddays.newyorksoilhealth.org.
Schedule of upcoming 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days:
June 22-23 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (both days)
Central NY – Canandaigua | Ontario County Fair Grounds
Topic: biochar for agricultural applications, biochar field demonstrations and tour
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June 28 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
New York City – Harlem | Harlem Grown
116 W 134th St., New York, NY
Topic: soil biology, urban soil health
More info
July 13 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Central NY – Seneca Falls | Rodman Lott & Son Farms
Topic: cover crops, reduced tillage, soil health, pest management
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July 19 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Eastern NY – Washington and Rensselaer Counties | Landview Farm
Topic: Interseeded cover crops, reduced tillage, farm tour
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August 16 | TBD
Northern NY – Chazy | Miner Institute
Topic: cover crops, reduced tillage, soil health
August 24 | TBD
Central NY – Penn Yan | Martens Farm
Topic: organic, cover crops, reduced tillage
August 31 | TBD
Western NY – Le Roy | Branton Farms
Topic: planting green, biostrip till, weed management
September 12 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Long Island – Suffolk County | North Fork Flower Farm
48455 Middle Road, Southold, NY
Topic: soil amendments
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