July 14, 2022
2022-07-14T09:30:00
Madden Hall and Olds College Demo Sites (Madden Area)
Directions to Madden Hall: Turn West off Highway #2 on to Highway 574. Follow the 574 for 19.5 km. Turn North on Range Road 30, and its your first right.
$25 for FFGA Member
$30 for Non-Member
Soil Health Field Tour
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Soil Health Field Tour featuring Odette Menard:
Odette Menard is an agricultural engineer who has had a major role in the promotion of soil conservation. Odette is an expert in earthworm behavior and practices that promote health & fertility.
Inside presentations at the Madden Hall. Field tours at Olds College Demo Sites in the afternoon.
Lunch is provided.
Some Topics Include:
- Research & technology used on Olds College demo sites
- Soil amendments in perennial & annual stands
- Virtual fencing collars
- Grazing & riparian health
- Advanced Ag & soil carbon
Speakers for the day include: Sean Thompson, Laio Silva Sobrinho, Graeme Finn and Odette Menard
*Please dress appropriately for the weather as we will be outside for much of the day!*
Register here
