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On-Farm Cover Crop Management
The benefits of cover crops include:
Replace soil organic matter - Recycle nutrients - Supply nitrogen (legumes only) - Protect soil from rain and wind erosion - Reduce runoff and water erosion - Reduce leaching of nutrients - Suppress weeds - Break up compacted soil - Attract beneficial insects by providing pollen and nectar - Reduce disease and nematodes
WHEN: Thursday August 20th from 10am-3pm 10-Noon at Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive 1-3pm at Finnriver Orchard with Organic Seed Alliance, 9165 Rhody Drive
Topics Include:
Cover Crop Basics Crop Selection Nutrient Management Weed and Pest Management Green Manure Rotational Integration and Reduced Tillage Managing Cover Crops Profitably
$20
Lunch not provided
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LocationChimacum Grange (View)
9572 Rhody Drive
Chimacum, WA 98325
United States
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Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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