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Peterborough SCIA Demonstration Day with Trent University

July 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Peterborough SCIA for a Demonstration Day with Trent University

July 18th, 2024 | 10am – 12pm with lunch provided!

Events:

  • Soil Pit – look at soil horizons
  • Cover crop root X-ray
  • Controlled tile drainage units
  • Look for leached levels of nitrogen escape from tile drainage system
  • View a weather station
  • Nitrogen demonstration – watch nitrogen dissolve
  • View fertilizer application equipment

Guest speakers on:

  • Nitrous oxide emissions in water
  • How crop species make a difference
  • The importance of soil texture in nitrogen loss reduction
  • How can we make this work on our farm?

For more information, please contact:

Matt Porter (705) 559-7551

Jason Ferguson (705) 768-8453

Jim Buck (705) 696-2956

 

This event qualifies as a KSE under the Nitrogen Management and Cover Cropping Category.

Details

Date:
July 18, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Venue

Trent University AG Site
2805 Pioneer Road
Peterborough, Ontario K9L 0E4
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