Raising high quality produce with extended shelf life requires effective soil management. Understanding how the interaction of soil mineral, biological and physical components affects soil productivity and plant growth is important to effective, sustainable soil and crop management. Effectively utilizing soil testing information is a critical component of this process.
In this workshop led by Dell Christianson, Specialty Crops Instructor Emeritus,growers will learn how to utilize information from their soil test reports and use that information to design a crop management program that builds their soil while raising top quality fruits and vegetables.
Topics included in this day long workshop are:
Understanding crop nutrient needs and availability throughout the season.
Critical nutrient timing needs of different crops for optimum production.
Selecting the best nutrient amendment program for your soils and crops.
Utilizing the Total Soil Health Assessment Tool to identify production limiting factors in your soil
management practices.
The role of soil biological activity in soil health and fertility.
This workshop will build upon information presented in last year’s session, but is open to anyone.
Registered farms will receive college credit.