Fwd: Field School Program

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Sorry for the short notice, but if you're available next Thursday and Friday, there's a terrific opportunity to learn about regenerative ag and soil science here in Emporia. Please see the attached flyer. I won't be able to attend, but I went last year and was thoroughly impressed. It's not exaggerating to say that last year's speakers revolutionized how I think about soil science. Enjoy!

Ben Stallings
Interdependent Web

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Subject:	Field School Program
Date:	Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:06:51 -0500
From:	Gail Fuller <fulle...@hotmail.com>

 Hello All,

 

What a crazy spring it has been here. Almost 16" of rain in late April and May, and hardly a drop since. Building an operation that be more resilient to these wild weather swings is one more reason to focus on soil health. With that, I have listed below a bit about what each presenter will be discussing at the upcoming Field School next week. If you have not registered, there is still a few days left. If you have registered, I will be sending out additional information early next week.  

 

Kris Nichols:  I will be talking about regenerative agriculture using biological processes. My focus is on “The Carbon Problem” which is a problem of carbon deficient soils – how we can maximize nutrient and water use efficiency, manage pests and diseases, and thrive under climatic uncertainty.

 

Didi Pershouse: With the right understanding of soil structure and function (that the living body of soil impacts water, carbon, and nutrient flows through the landscape that affect us deeply) farmers have huge potential and capacity to create health around them based on choices they make about management. 

 

1. to talk about the intersections between soil health and public health: to frame the role of farmers as agents and providers of public health. 

2.  to create a sense of awe and respect for the soil as living tissue or a living body

3. To show soil's role in water flows and the carbon cycle.

4.  to speak/demonstrate a little about supporting each other as soil health leaders.

 

 Colin Seis: Present the practical side of improving soil health, soil carbon, nutrient cycling etc. In other words how do we improve all of these things while farming, growing food and being profitable, while restoring the farm and planet's landscape and ecosystems.

 

As you can see, this is going to be a can't miss experience! Hope to see you next week.

Gail

 

 

[Michael Almon]

Thanks Ben.  I'm putting this in the next Sustainability Action Newsletter.  Fuller organizes great workshops.  -  Michael