Nutrient Management Workshop to be held January 23, 2020 from 9:45 am - 2:15 pm This Workshop is geared toward helping producers better understand soil needs and efficient nutrient use.  As the farm economy becomes tighter, understanding soil fertility and nutrient needs has become critical. 
Where: Evangel United Methodist Church   Family Life Center   227 Pennsylvania, Holton, Ks 66436 
Agenda: 
   9:45 am Introductions and announcements  10:00 am Soil sampling and what nutrients to test for   - Dr. Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, KSU Professor - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management  10:30 am Manure Management   - Dr. Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, KSU Professor - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management  11:00 am Cover Crops and 4R Management to conserve soil and water quality.   - Dr. Nathan Nelson, KSU Professor - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management   Noon  Lunch provided   1:00 pm Precision analysis - identifying “red acres” and a look at programs   to put them in the “black” increasing profitability and habitat   - Tyler Warner, District Wildlife Biologist - Ks Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism   1:30 pm Programs & Funding sources - funding options available to Producers   - NRCS/EQIP, State Cost-Share, Delaware & Middle Kansas WRAPS and KDWPT   2:00 pm Questions & Answers        Please register by January 14th, 2020 to reserve your meal. To register, call Brian Boeckman, Jackson Co. Conservation District (785) 364-3329 ext. 136 or email brian.boeckman@ks.nacdnet.net     by January 14th, 2020.   To request reasonable accommodation, please call our office. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer and provider.” 
“Funding provided by the KDA-DOC through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan.”