Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Making Cover Crops Pay: Sustainable Soil Management
February 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Join Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, co-editor (along with Andy Clark, known for the USDA-SARE book Managing Cover Crops Profitably) of the forthcoming Cover Crops for Sustainable Soil Management (to be published by Burleigh Dodds in 2025/26), for a state-of-the-art presentation on cover cropping. Drawing on expert contributions from this groundbreaking book, Dr. Duiker will explore proven cover cropping methods, emerging trends, and the impacts of cover cropping on the agroecosystem. This session is designed for field and forage crop producers, crop consultants, and agricultural conservation agency staff looking to advance their practices and knowledge.
EVENT DETAILS
Moderated by a Penn State Extension field and forage crops educator, this one-hour webinar will feature a guest speaker from the Penn State Department of Plant Science.
WHEN
February 28, 2025
(9:00 AM-10:00 AM ET)
Register By: February 28, 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?
Proven cover cropping methods
Emerging cover cropping trends
Impacts of cover cropping on the agroecosystem
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
February 28, 2025
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