Halton Region’s 5th annual Agricultural Forum will focus on the importance of soil health in sustainable crop production, taking place on Thursday, March 30, from 7-9 p.m. at Country Heritage Park (Gambrel Barn) in Milton.
The forum offers an excellent learning and networking opportunity for those interested in or already involved in agriculture and food.
Specifically, the event will help attendees learn how to put soil health principles into practice, demonstrating how healthy soils are more resilient to adverse weather, assist with greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, resist soil erosion and produce greater yields.
Speakers:
» Adam Hayes, Soil Management Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs
» Tyler Vollmershausen, Vollmershausen Farms Ltd.
» Dan Breckon, Agronomist, Woodrill Ltd.
Farmers, food processors, other agri-product processors, related associations and organizations, students, and entrepreneurs interested in agriculture and food industries are all encouraged to attend.
Registration is required but the event is free to attend.