The New York Soil Health Working Group and the New York Soil Health Initiative announce the 2022 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series. Running from May-August, the statewide series can be found from Long Island to Western NY, Northern NY, and Central and Eastern NY.  DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE FLYER

“In collaboration with local farmers and partners, we are delivering region-specific information on current challenges and advancements in soil health practices,” said Deborah Aller, extension associate with the Cornell Soil Health Program.

Online registration is required for all events. A few events will have a small registration fee to support costs associated with the event.

Credits offered: CCA and DEC (1.5 pesticide recertification credits approved)

Location: Gary Swede Farms, 1054 Peoria Rd, Pavillion, NY

Agenda: 

9:00 am – 9:45am: Registration, Welcome, Intros

9:45 am – 10:15 am:  Dave DeGolyer, WNY Crop Management Association, On-Farm Demo Plots Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Planting Green in Western New York

10:15 am – 10:45am: Debbie Aller, Cornell University, Healthy Soil for Climate Adaptation

10:45 am – 11:15 am: Kristen Loria, Cornell University, Organic Methods for Cover Cropping Success

11:15 am – 12:00 pm:  Farmer Panel – Jay Swede, Pete Zeliff, Ben Atwater

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Buffet Lunch (Provided)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cover Crop Field Tour and Soil Pit, Rod Porter, Kings AgriSeeds and NRCS Soil Scientist Nicole Kubiczki