Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Making Cover Crops Pay: Impacts on the Soil Microbiome
March 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Explore how cover crops influence soil biology, alleviate compaction, and contribute to carbon sequestration in this practical session for cash grain and horticultural producers. Part of the Making Cover Crops Pay series, this discussion will provide insights to help you maximize cover crop benefits. Engage in a Q&A and exchange experiences with fellow growers to tackle common challenges and find effective solutions.
EVENT DETAILS
Moderated by a Penn State Extension field and forage crops educator, this one-hour webinar features a guest speaker from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
WHEN
March 7, 2025
(9:00 AM-10:00 AM ET)
Register By: March 7, 2025
General Admission is free!
See event fee details.
About the Series: The “Making Cover Crops Pay” series offers practical insights for cash grain and horticultural operations utilizing field-scale cover crop systems. This year’s series will teach participants how to maximize the value of cover crops by enhancing soil biology, alleviating soil compaction, sequestering carbon, and more. Each session will include a brief Q&A and discussion period, allowing participants to share challenges and explore solutions collaboratively.
Who is this for?
Field and forage crop producers
Crop consultants
Agricultural conservation agency staff
What will you learn?
The importance of soil microbes in crop production
How cover crops influence soil microbes
Selecting cover crops for intended outcomes
Balancing the benefits and challenges of cover cropping
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in becoming a program sponsor? For just $100, you can register as a sponsor and receive three minutes on the agenda to showcase your product to attendees!
This event is being offered at no charge to general participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
March 7, 2025
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