Nitrogen Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops
Venue
Woodland Community College - Community Room
2300 E. Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95776
United States
This is an in-person event
About the Event
Participants will learn how to estimate nitrogen release from diverse organic sources & translate that into nitrogen fertilization decisions and reporting. We will cover the most common sources of nitrogen and complete a nitrogen budget.
- Understanding Nitrogen Dynamics: the nutrient, the role of microbes and the relevance of soil organic matter.
- Predicting Nitrogen Availability: how much nitrogen releases from organic amendments, compost and cover crops.
- Nitrogen Budgeting: putting it all together: N budgeting, synchronizing N release with N demand, role of water, and soil testing.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Growers, CCAs, PCAs and other agricultural professionals who are interested in learning about nitrogen management in organic production are encouraged to enroll.
- Cost $20 (Free for farmers); lunch provided
- Earn 4 hours of CCA credits
- Earn 4 hours of CDFA-INMTP CE credits