As part of Illinois Extension's Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series, in partnership with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we are hosting a field day focused on soil health. This event and program is part one of a two-part series focused on Bilingual Soil Health, with Spanish interpretation available. The second Bilingual Soil Health field day (focused on raised beds) will be hosted by Contemporary Farmer at DePaul College Prep on July 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. More details coming soon.
Extension educators, along with Farmers Nateo, Viviana, and others will discuss soil stewardship and conservation practices implemented at The La Villita Community farm. We're thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano, the USDA NRCS Soil Conservationists for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for reimbursement programs. Reimbursable conservation practices related to soil health that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed.
Save the Dates for the other field days this year:
July 23: Contemporary Farmer 4:30-6:30 PM (Bilingual Soil Health)
August 20: Growing Home 5-7 PM (Organic Certification Cost Share)
Sept 16: The Talking Farm 5-7 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs)
October 14: We Sow We Grow 4:30-6:30 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs)