Soil Health and Organic Grains Field Day

Co-Hosted by the Hudson Valley Farm Hub, Cornell CALS, New York Soil Health, NOFA-NY, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County, this event will explore key practices for building and maintaining healthy soils, with a strong emphasis on organic no-till systems for field crops.

Learn about the impact of cover cropping, crop rotation, and fertility management on enhancing soil health and productivity through engaging split-group sessions led by farmers and researchers:

• Small Grains Variety Trials: Join Christian Malsatzki of CCE Ulster County for a tour and discussion of current small grains variety trials relevant to the region.
• Soil Health Trailer Demos: Experience hands-on demonstrations of soil health assessment tools and techniques with experts from New York Soil Health.
• Expanding Opportunities for Organic No-Till: Gain valuable insights and research findings from Matt Ryan, Eric Youngerman, Natasha Djuric, and Adam Sharifi of the Sustainable Cropping System Labs at Cornell University on the latest advancements in organic no-till strategies.