An invitation to attend a soil health workshop Jan. 23, 2014, is extended to farmers, ranchers, spouses, and managing partners. There is no charge to attend. Those interested may register by calling: 701-250-4518 Ext. 3. or register online at http://www.bcscd.com, so adequate materials and lunch plans can be arranged.

Soil Health Workshop

"Finding Your Path"

9:00 – 9:45: Agenda Registration, Coffee and Donuts

9:45 – 10:00: Welcome

10:00 – 10:45: How Fragile is your Farm & Ranch? Ray Archuleta, USDA-NRCS Greensboro, North Carolina

10:45 – 12:00: Soil Health and NPK Dr. Rick Haney, USDA-ARS Laboratory Temple, Texas

12:00 – 1:15: Lunch (Provided by BCSCD)

*RSVP Required by Jan. 17, 2014*

1:15 – 1:45: Menoken Farm: The Power of Covers

Jay Fuhrer, Burleigh County NRCS Bismarck, ND

1:45 – 2:00: Break

2:00 – 3:30: Producer Panel: How to Get Started

-Cropland – Seth Williams, Wing

-Hayland – Todd McPeak, Driscoll

-Rangeland – David Bauer, Regan

-Garden – Annie Carlson, Mercer

3:30 – 4:00 Questions and Answers

All Speakers