Soil Health Workshop
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
9:30am-3:00pm
Location: Benton Fire Hall 932 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527
*2 Pesticide Applicator Credits & 4 CCA CEUs*
Why Soil Health Matters
AGENDA
9:30-9:50
Registration and Refreshments
9:50-10:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00-11:00
Keynote Speaker Eric Fuchs: Ag’s Role in Non-Point Pollution
This talk delves into some problems Eric has encountered around the country with drinking water and agriculture and some of the challenges we face. It will touch on future regulatory issues, consumer sentiment and what the future holds for both these issues.
11:00-11:30
Mike Stanyard, CCE Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock & Field
Crops: 2023 Corn & Soybean Pest Management In-Review
Mike will look at the major pest management events in the NWNY region in corn and soybean for 2023. He will review issues covering insects, weeds, and diseases and best management practices moving forward.
11:30-12:30
Lunch, Exhibitions, and Raffle Prizes
12:30-1:30
Eric Fuchs: The 6 Principles of Soil Health
Eric will discuss the 6 principles of soil health and how by using these principles, we as producers are able to take ourselves down a more regenerative and economic path while working in the context of our operations.
1:30-2:30
Kirsten Workman, Cornell Pro-Dairy: DEC-Approved Manure Applicator Training
Required training for staff of CAFOs. Certificates of attendance will be issued. This training includes excellent information on using manure and is applicable for any farm using manure as a nutrient source on their farm.
2:30-3:00
Local Farmer Panel
Discussion and questions led by Eric Fuchs; local farms will discuss their regenerative agricultural practices they are using.
2024 SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Eric Fuchs
Eric Fuchs lives in Southeast Missouri on a diversified livestock operation
where he raises hair sheep and contract grazes all classes of cattle. He has
been using Holistic Planned Grazing for over eight years and has had a
managed grazing system on his operation for more than 20 years.
Eric also works in the water and wastewater industry as a source water
protection technician. He works with small and large communities and
with agricultural producers to help ensure community water protection
Eric’s journey into regenerative ag began on his own operation when he
discovered how soil health focused practices could benefit water
resources. He also realized that more regulation is never the answer but
that the solutions for clean water are easily attainable by changing how
we operate.
Graduating from the University of Missouri in 1994 with a degree in
agronomy, Eric served in the U.S. Air Force for five years, during which
time he received a master’s degree in human resource development.
Erich is an educator for the Soil Health Academy, an organization co-
founded by the late Dave Brandt, a pioneer in the soil health community.
The Soil Health Academy team is a large team that includes soil health
experts and farmers such as Gabe Brown.
You may also pre-register by calling 585-394-5030 or email info@canandaigualakeassoc.org by February 23, 2024.
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