Urban Updates

Urban Updates is a monthly call focused on technical topics.

Agenda (Eastern time)
9:00 - 10:00 - Technical topic & Q&A
10:00 - 10:30 - Regional USH Specialist highlights / events

*You do NOT need to register to attend this meeting*
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Schedule: March 11, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3

March 11:
Soil health from vegetable farmers: what we learned from 100 farms

Natalie Hoidal, Extension Educator - Local Foods & Vegetable Production, University of Minnesota

Source research

February 11:
Importance of Fungal to Bacterial Ratio (F:B) in Soil Health

Jason Gearhart of Integrated Elements, LLC

Slides: Urban Updates

Slides: Importance of Fungal to Bacteria in Soil Health

January 14:
Utilizing Livestock for Soil Health Improvement on the Small Scale 

Heidi Potter, Farmer Summer Solstice Farms & ANR Educator, Purdue Extension, Clark Co. 
Slides: Heidi’s presentation

Bree Ollier, Farmer at Copper Cataract Homestead & Natural Resources Conservationist at Hendricks Co. SWCD
Slides: Bree’s presentation

Slides: Urban Updates