SoilCon, an annual event focused on soil health information, will be returning for its fourth year with an event to take place at the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center.
The event is sponsored by NRCS Washington, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Washington State Conservation Commission. SoilCon24 will feature a virtual half-day event and regional in-person gatherings, SoilCon extension coordinator Molly Mcillquham said. The majority of the events will take place from 8 a.m. to noon.
“Whether you’re inclined towards the convenience of online learning or the immersive atmosphere of in-person interactions, SoilCon24 has tailored its offerings to meet your needs,” Mcillquham said.
SoilCon will last two weeks, from Feb. 6-13. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, SoilCon will hold a virtual half-day event titled “SoilCon: Global Perspectives.” The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon and will take place online. During this session, participants are invited to delve into global soil health projects, connect with experts and explore the latest developments in the field, Mcillquham said.
The events of SoilCon will take place both in-person and online, Mcillquham said. All regional event tickets grant access to the virtual SoilCon: Global Perspectives. One of these regional events is “SoilCon: Diversified Organic.” The focus of this session is to have experts share valuable insights into holistic farm management, specifically tailored to organic systems, she said.
Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, is “SoilCon: Irrigated Perennials” a regional event that will run from noon to 4 p.m.. The venue for this session is the WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center.
The primary focus of the event is to guide participants in navigating the complexities of soil health management in vineyards and hop yards, utilizing the latest scientific insights.
On Thursday, February 15, the regional event “SoilCon: NW Washington Annuals” is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center. The primary focus is to explore strategies aimed at enhancing soil health in potato-based rotations within the unique maritime climate of the region.
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, “SoilCon: Dryland” is scheduled as a regional event, taking place from 8 a.m. to noon. The venue for this session is the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, she said. The primary focus of the event is to delve into soil health management specifically in the inland PNW region.
People interested in more information can visit the SoilCon website.
