Events / 7/10 | Seed Varieties and Soil Can Make the Difference

7/10 | Seed Varieties and Soil Can Make the Difference

07/10/2019
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Seeds in hands

 

Join Daniel Eggert, organic seed manager, and Gillian Meade, trials manager, from Harris Seeds at their facility and trial fields in Rochester, NY.

 

First, we’ll learn about Harris Seeds’ soil health plan for managing their trials long-term. Daniel and Gillian will share their soil assessment, past management practices, and the long-term goals for building healthy soil. Daniel is part of the NYS Soil Specialist Training through American Farmland Trust, and will discuss strategies for managing different soils. We’ll cover elements of food safety to keep yourself and your customer safe.

 

Finally, we’ll look at different leafy greens and cut flower varieties, and how selecting the right seed can make the difference in your operation.

 

Location: Harris Seeds, 355 Paul Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
Cost: $15 (NOFA-NY Members receive 10% discount)

 

This event is part of NOFA-NY’s 2019 Field Days. You can register for this and other events in the series here.