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Soil Fertility Workshops
January 23 - January 31
Join us at one of our two day, farmer-focused workshops to learn all about soil fertility from leading Manitoba experts.
- Jan. 23-24, 2024 – Selkirk, MB
- Jan. 30-31, 2024 – Brandon, MB
Tickets are $75 per person. Farmers who are members of Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Canola Growers and/or Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers will receive a rebate of $25 for each association they are a member of. If you are a member of all three, this event will be complimentary!
Spaces are limited! Max capacity per workshop is 25 participants.
For more information and to register, click on the location you’d like to attend below:
- Selkirk Workshop
- Brandon Workshop (SOLD OUT)
NOTE: This event is intended for farmers. If you are an agronomist, there is a Soil Fertility Refresher course being held at the University of Manitoba in Carman on Jan. 10-11. Contact Marla Riekman at Marla.Riekman@gov.mb.ca to learn more.
AGENDA (draft)
Day 1: Tuesday, Jan. 23
9 a.m. – Introduction
9:15 a.m. – Concepts of soil fertility and productivity
10:45 a.m. – Soil reaction, liming and salinity
12 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
1 p.m. – Nitrogen
3 p.m. – Phosphorus
4 p.m. – Questions and adjourn
Day 2: Wednesday, Jan. 24
9 a.m. – Potassium
10 a.m. – Secondary nutrients (S, Ca, Mg)
11 a.m. -Micronutrients
12 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
1 p.m. – Fertilizing for profit (economical rates)
2 p.m. – Soil test interpretation (and tissue tests)– group activity
3:30 p.m. – Case studies from commodity agronomists
*Workshop speakers will include John Heard, Marla Riekman and commission agronomists.