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Soil Health Workshop Series, Class 3: No-Till, Cover Crops & Sustainable Grazing

Class 3: No-Till, Cover Crops & Sustainable Grazing

Soil Health Workshop on Nov 8, 10AM-12PM. Topics: No-till, cover crops, sustainable grazing. Location: JSWCD Office, Central Point, OR.

 

Free 3-part class series designed for landowners, gardeners, and small-acreage managers. Join us to explore practical, local solutions for common land care challenges. Classes are designed to be taken in sequence, but each session can also stand alone.

 

🗓 Saturday, November 8
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎤Presenters: Josh Bilbao, JSWCD and Rhianna Simes, Cultivate Oregon
📍 Starts at JSWCD office (89 Alder St. Central Point, OR 97502), then moves to an outdoor site
Note: Includes a field portion—please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather.

This hands-on session brings soil health practices to life. We’ll start with a brief indoor overview, then head outside to see how to implement these strategies on your own land.

You’ll learn:

Part 1: JSWCD

  • No-till farming basics and transitioning tips
  • Benefits and selection of cover crops
  • Principles of managed/rotational grazing

Part 2: Field Site Demo

  • Live drill seeder demonstration
  • Cover crop ID and benefits in the field
  • Pasture management discussion
  • Group discussion and Q&A

 

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