The Venango Conservation District, in conjunction with the Mercer County Conservation District will be coordinating and Agricultural Field Day on Thursday September 17th from 10am to 3pm. The event will be hosted by the Mike Ohler family of Sandy Valley Farms located at 632 Valley Road, Polk PA 16342. This Agricultural Field Day event will provide an opportunity for local farmers to attend an event at a localized level to learn more about the importance and benefits of agricultural practices that help conserve farm land, and ultimately prevent and/or limit nonpoint source pollution.
AGENDA
9:30-10:00 Registration/Visit with Sponsors
10:00-10:15 Welcome
10:15-10:45 Cover Crop Benefits
Joel Hunter; Agronomist-Penn State Ext.
10:45-11:15 Rainfall Simulator/Soil Health
Tim Elder; Grazing Specialist-NRCS
11:15-12:00 Informational Sessions
· NRCS Programs (10 min)
NRCS Staff
· Nutrient & Manure Management
(15 min)
Laurel Rush; Western PA NM
Coordinator
· Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP)/Farmer Testimony
(20 min)
Joel Semke; REAP Coordinator
12:00-1:00 Lunch/Visit with Sponsors
1:00-1:45 Steam Bank Stabilization
Lance Bowes; District Manager-Venango Conservation District
1:45-2:00 Travel to Field Site
2:00-2:30 Managing Corn Foliar Diseases
Kevin Fry; Field Agronomist-DuPont Pioneer
2:30-3:00 Return to Farm/Evaluations
OPTIONAL PRESENTATION
3:00-4:00 Agricultural Management Solutions (AMS) - The Latest In GPS Technology
Ike Vorisek; Elders Ag & Turf
Contact the Venango Conservation District at 814-676-2832 for more information or to register by September 10th.
click here for informational brochure
AGENDA
9:30-10:00 Registration/Visit with Sponsors
10:00-10:15 Welcome
10:15-10:45 Cover Crop Benefits
Joel Hunter; Agronomist-Penn State Ext.
10:45-11:15 Rainfall Simulator/Soil Health
Tim Elder; Grazing Specialist-NRCS
11:15-12:00 Informational Sessions
· NRCS Programs (10 min)
NRCS Staff
· Nutrient & Manure Management
(15 min)
Laurel Rush; Western PA NM
Coordinator
· Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP)/Farmer Testimony
(20 min)
Joel Semke; REAP Coordinator
12:00-1:00 Lunch/Visit with Sponsors
1:00-1:45 Steam Bank Stabilization
Lance Bowes; District Manager-Venango Conservation District
1:45-2:00 Travel to Field Site
2:00-2:30 Managing Corn Foliar Diseases
Kevin Fry; Field Agronomist-DuPont Pioneer
2:30-3:00 Return to Farm/Evaluations
OPTIONAL PRESENTATION
3:00-4:00 Agricultural Management Solutions (AMS) - The Latest In GPS Technology
Ike Vorisek; Elders Ag & Turf
Contact the Venango Conservation District at 814-676-2832 for more information or to register by September 10th.
click here for informational brochure