On-Farm Soil & Water Management
@ DAA Farms in San Elizario, TX | Friday Feb 28th | 8am-5pm MST
SPI is heading to West Texas, joined by our collaborator Understanding Ag, to explore management practices that help restore soil, water and ecosystem cycles in agricultural settings. This workshop will be held at a third generation commercial-scale alfalfa farm, where we will highlight innovative new irrigation technology and conservation practices for commercial agriculture.
WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
Soil and water conservation practices
Building soil carbon and organic matter
Improving flood irrigation efficiency
NRCS programs for growers
Cost: $20 / Lunch Provided
This event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, gardeners, landowners and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
Register Here for ‘On-Farm Soil & Water Management’
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.
Understanding Ag is a regenerative agricultural consulting company that educates and mentors farmers, ranchers, landowners, businesses, and communities in the principles and practices needed to restore, repair, rebuild, regenerate their farming and ranching ecosystems.