A series of soil health workshops aimed at helping Montana producers learn new strategies and techniques for improving soil health on their land will be held across the state January 16-19, 2018. Attendees will learn how to add biological inputs to their operations to increase yield, decrease chemical inputs, and improve the resilience and health of their soils. Practices such as no-till (including potato and beet rotations), intensive grazing, diverse rotations, cover crops, and more will be discussed in the context of actual working farms and ranches.
The practice of improving soil health on farms and ranches is a movement that is sweeping across the nation. These workshops will introduce soil health principles for producers both large and small who are interested in improving the soil health on their land. The workshops will also talk about practical ways to implement soil health practices effectively, and how improving soil health can ultimately increase production and bottom lines.
Workshop dates: (Click on the speaker’s name for their bio)
| 1/16 | Three Forks | The Gathering Place | Brendon Rockey and Steve Kenyon |
| 1/17 | Great Falls | Holiday Inn | Brendon Rockey and Wendy Taheri |
| 1/18 | Billings | Big Horn Resort | Brendon Rockey and Steve Kenyon |
| 1/19 | Miles City | Sleep Inn | Steve Kenyon and Wendy Taheri |
| 1/19 | Sidney | Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center | Brendon Rockey and Derek Axten |
These workshops are presented by Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana, NRCS, and Montana Soil & Water Conservation Society.
Those interested in attending should register in advance at swcdm.org/soil-health. Workshops are $15 online through January 8, and $20 at the door. Doors open at 8am, and workshops begin at 9am and end in the mid afternoon. Contact Ann McCauley, 406-443-5711, with questions or to inquire about sponsor and vendor opportunities.
