Event Date
This short course will focus on the practical aspects of soil fertility management in an era of escalating fertilizer costs and increasing government regulation of nutrient inputs for environmental water quality protection. The topics covered will include:
- getting the maximum value from soil testing
- interpretation of laboratory soil test results
- comparing fertilizer sources
- developing crop nutrient management plans
- fertilizer management and environmental protection
Although the focus will be on nutrient management in annual cropping systems, much of the material presented will be relevant to perennial crops as well. The course will not directly address organic fertility management issues, but organic growers may still benefit from attending; the majority of day will be spent covering basic soil fertility concepts, which are equally applicable to organic and conventional production. The content will be geared toward commercial scale production, and will assume a general knowledge of soil science; this course is not appropriate for home gardeners.
Who Should Attend
Growers, CCAs, PCAs, government agency personnel, and others involved in fertility management planning control should not miss this event. This course is not appropriate for home gardeners.
Instructors
UC Cooperative Extension Specialists Tim Hartz (vegetable crops) and Stu Pettygrove (soils)
Agenda
Date and Time
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
8 AM-4:30 PM. Registration will open at 7:30 AM
Location
Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center, UC Davis
Course Fee
$190.00
$95.00 for UC Farm Advisor or current student (Students must show a valid student ID @ check in.)
Registration fee includes refreshments, lunch and handout materials. Class size is limited, so early enrollment is suggested.
Continuing Education Credit
Approved for 6.0 California CCA credit (3.0 Nutrient management, 2.0 Soil/water management and 1.0 Crop management.)