These afternoon workshops and field labs we will explore soils using handheld magnifiers and digital  tools. Through hands-on steps, you will gain practical knowledge to examine your soil biota, gauge economic returns and improve your operation. Get into the soil pit and fields with Jimmy Emmons and other regional experts to put your new knowledge to use.

Registration $50, online or onsite

Flyer and Agenda

LOCATION: Green Cover Seed 918 Road X Bladen, Nebraska 68928

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Registration

Receive a free smart phone macro lens 15x or hand-held 10x magnifier!

12:30 - 2:00 PM -Workshop

Jimmy Emmons - The System to Build Carbon & Revenue
Speaker Panel - The Carbon & Health Connection
Jimmy Emmons and Candy Thomas, NRCS - Understanding and applying digital scopes to examine your soil

2:00 - 3:30 PM Field Labs

Station 1: Soil Pit with Candy Thomas - Underground Rhizosphere: Let’s look at the Roots, Nutrients, Carbon in the Pit
Station 2: Jimmy Emmons - Let’s Investigate the Above GroundBiomass and Nutrient Enhancement to Increase Returns

3:30 - 4:00 PM Carbon, Nutrients and Health

4:30 Wrap-up and door prize drawings