A free event from the Pipestone County SWCD filled with valuable information including:

• Grazing for Soil Health from Stan Boltz, Regional Soil Health Specialist – Grazing management on cropland and grassland in relation to soil health
• Economics of a Soil Health Producer from Ben Dwire, area farmer raising crops and livestock – Managing cropland and pasture while conserving financial and natural resources
• Manure Management from Chryseis Modderman, Manure Nutrient Management Educator U of M Extension – N crediting and manure application timing and strategies focusing on small operation management and economics
• Soil Health Testing from Dr. Ray Ward of Ward Labs – Instruction to better understand soil health tests and interpreting results, how it can benefit farm operations
• Certified Crop Adviosor CEUs:
  • 3.0 Soil and Water Management
  • 0.5 Nutrient Management
  • 0.5 Crop Management