Waverly Field Day will focus on soil health July 24
Farmers and professionals interested in soil health practices are invited to see one of the Kansas’ best at a field day this summer. No-till on the Plains, in partnership with a large group of Kansas conservation organizations are hosting an educational tour on July 24 at the Darin and Nancy Williams Farm, 2293 26th Rd., Waverly, Kansas. Registration is limited to the first 150 individuals.
The day begins with an 8 a.m. registration and by 8:30 a.m. attendees will see several soil demonstrations from NRCS soil health specialist Candy Thomas. A number of opportunities to see and discuss cover crops, non-permanent livestock fencing, poultry management, direct seeding equipment and wildlife plantings will round out the morning. Lunch is provided at the Waverly Community Center.
In the afternoon, attendees will hear how soil health and cover crops have evolved over the past three decades on the Carroll, Ohio, farm of David Brandt. Brandt is a leader in the adoption of soil health innovations in the United States. Host Darin Williams will explain how his farm, his business and soils have thrived applying regenerative agriculture principles. Finally, the group will learn about the unique forage utilization strategies used by Jacob Miller, 7M Ranch, Culbertson, Nebraska. The day will conclude with a question and answer session.
Williams says being able to host a field day is a must-do to help further promote soil health management methods.
“We invite all who are interested in the integration of livestock, cover crops and low input farming to join us at the farm,” Williams says. “Our speakers are designed to give attendees the best info possible to go home and put their soil to work for them.”
Partners and sponsors for the July 24 field day include: No-till on the Plains; The Nature Conservancy of Kansas; Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams; Natural Ag Solutions; Kansas WRAPS/EPA, Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition; Coffey County Conservation District; Kansas Water Office; Kansas Dept. Agriculture; Kansas Rural Center; Kansas Association of Conservation Districts; and Live Wire Fence Supply.
No-till on the Plains Annual Sponsors: Green Cover Seed, Farmers Business Network, K-Coe Isom and Noble Research Institute.
