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With Rick Clark, Jay Baxter and Jarrod Miller. Learn more and register at https://www.sussexconservation.org/events/field-day.html

An in-person caffeine and cover crops event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 8 - 9:30 a.m., at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center in Georgetown. This event is free and preregistration is encouraged; coffee and light fare will be served. “I really love this event because it gives producers an opportunity to informally discuss what they’re trying and […]

An in-person caffeine and cover crops event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, from 8 - 9:30 a.m., at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center in Georgetown. This event is free and preregistration is encouraged; coffee and light fare will be served. This event is presented by the Delaware Soil Health Partnership, Sussex Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources […]

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Delmarva and the Ground for Change Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall, Delaware State Fair Grounds, Harrington, Delaware —Delaware & Maryland credits TBD Environmental stewardship spearheaded by farmers around the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays has made them leaders in practices that protect and promote healthy soils. These practices also safeguard working […]

The Delaware Soil Health Partnership can help you resolve to improve your soil health in 2023. Jeremiah Durbin, independent soil consultant and owner of Sustainable Legacy Consulting, will present, “Scale Up Your Soil Health- Manage Risk for Increased Profitability.” Following the presentation, a farmer panel will discuss, “Troubleshooting and Identifying the Next Steps.” On-site registration will be available and continuing […]

An in-person caffeine and cover crops event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, from 8 - 9:30 a.m., at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center in Georgetown. This event is free and preregistration is encouraged; coffee and light fare will be served. This event is presented by the Delaware Soil Health Partnership, Sussex Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources […]

Kent and New Castle County farmers are invited to join us for an evening of learning and discussion on the use of Cover Crops in Delaware! Registration is free! Click on the link below: Click here to register on Eventbrite The Beef on Soil Health: Workshop and Dinner **Participants will receive 1.0 Continuing Education Credit Friday, February 3, 2023 6:00 p.m.   Clayton […]

Featuring: Tim Rosen, ShoreRivers, David Owens and Jarrod Miller, University of Delaware. 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions TBD   9:10 am Conservation Drainage & Soil Health Initiatives on Delmarva Tim Rosen, ShoreRivers   9:40 am Extension Soil Health Research Updates David Owens, UD IPM Extension Specialist Jarrod Miller, UD Agronomy Specialist   11:00 am NRCS Soil Health Program Updates Jayme […]

Featuring: Liz Haney, founder of Soil Regen and co-developer of the Haney soil health test. 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions TBD   9:10 am A Deep Dive into Soil Testing for Soil Health   Liz Haney walks through the nuts and bolts of the Haney Test and how to apply the test results in our region. Liz will give her […]

The Delaware Soil Health Partnership (DSHP) will hold a soil health workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Annie Dee, NACD soil health champion and president of Dee River Ranch in Pickens Co., Ala., grows corn, wheat and soybeans on 10,000 acres, will discuss how using regenerative and precision practices improves […]