In-field Soil Health Assessment Training Workshop听
Earlier this fall 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Stewardship staff led an in-field soil health assessment training event near St. Marys in partnership with Soil Resource Group (SRG), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Agribusiness (OMAFA), Soils @ Guelph, and the Ontario Soil Network.
The event was an opportunity for farmers and rural landowners to get their hands dirty while learning new techniques to assess soil health on their own fields from industry experts. Steve and Cobi Sauder generously hosted the event at their farm near Wildwood Conservation Area and kicked off the session with a tour of the suite of Best Management Practices (BMPs) they incorporate into their farming operation. Using the Sauders' property as a case study, participants circulated through a series of stations across the farm field to learn about soil health indicators, practical tools to assess soil properties, and finally opportunities to build soil health. There was great knowledge sharing from both experts and participants throughout the training about their own experiences and soil health journeys. Thanks to our experts and attendees for a great afternoon of learning!听
