Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Field Meeting

August 18, 2016


Casey Kunes of Hemdale Farms will lead a discussion on why Hemdale Farms switched to zone tillage, and how they've been successful doing it for field crops and vegetables. Equipment will be available for viewing. The many niches available for cover crop planting, and the benefits of different cover crops will be covered by Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell. There will be ample time for open group discussion on reduced tillage, cover crops, and all aspects of improving soil health.

DEC recertification credits will be available. A light supper will be provided to those that pre-register.

This event is FREE but pre-registration is required by noon on Monday, August 15. Contact Carol MacNeil to pre-register.

Sponsored by a NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant and the Cornell Vegetable Program.

Directions:
From Geneva - From Rte. 5 & 20 and Preemption Rd. just west of the city, go west about 4 miles. Turn right/north onto Seneca Castle Rd. and continue through Seneca Castle. Go less than a mile from Seneca Castle to Hemdale Farms on the right.