This Soil Health Field Day is part of the NY Soil Health 2023 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series, in collaboration with American Farmland Trust New York.

Western New York Soil Health Field Day on August 31, 2023 at Branton Farms in Stafford, New York from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We will share practical, field-tested results of advanced soil regenerative practices targeted to dairy, field and specialty crop farmers. Participants can expect to learn about:

• Carbon Market and Biochar Research in New York
• Weed Management
• Minimal Disturbance Manure Drag Lining
• Research Updates from the Planting Green Field Trials
• Use of Biologicals from Pivot Bio

Additionally, there will be interactive stations with the New York Soil Health Trailer and a Cover Crop Demonstration.

There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. CCA Continuing Education Credits will be available. If more than one person from your farm or agency is considering attending, please register each individual.

Questions? Contact Aaron Ristow at American Farmland Trust, aristow@farmland.org, (315) 748-5029.

Please register by August 25th, 2023!

Scholarships are available through Cornell’s Farm Ops project for U.S. military veterans who reside in New York State. Veterans may request reimbursement for mileage, registration fees, and in some cases a $100 participation stipend to offset related costs. To learn more about this scholarship, go to the Farm Ops Scholarship page for NYS Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days.