Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops
Venue
Woodland Community College or Remote by Zoom
2300 E Gibson Rd
Woodland, CA
United States
Ticket Price
$20.00
Event Type
Training
Certifications Available
FREE FOR FARMERS
*Lunch included for in-person participants*
Limited spaces
Registration required
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?
- Farmers
- PCA, CCA, ag consultants
- Technical assistance providers
- New UCCE Farm and Horticulture Advisors and SRAs
Earn CE credits
- 4 hours of CCA
- 4 hours of INMTP
Agenda
By Daniel Geisseler , Patricia Lazicki , Margaret Lloyd , Joji Muramoto , Amélie Gaudin , Michael Cahn
TBD
Location: Woodland Community College
Speakers of the Event
Daniel Geisseler
Daniel's research and outreach focuses on nutrient turnover and plant nutrition in agricultural systems.
Patricia Lazicki
Patricia's research focuses on soil health and fertility in organic cropping systems. Previously, as a soil science researcher, she worked to develop the nitrogen guidelines for crops throughout California.
Margaret Lloyd
Margaret's research and outreach focuses on the needs of organic vegetable farms. She has spent the last several years on understanding nitrogen management in organic tomato production.
Joji Muramoto
Joji's research and extension focus on fertility and soilborne disease management in organic vegetables and strawberries.
Amélie Gaudin
Amélie's research focuses on measuring the impacts of diversification, including grazing cropland, on soil health and nutrient cycling functions and implications for sustainability and resilience of agriculture.
Michael Cahn
Michael's research and extension program focuses on irrigation efficiency, nutrient use of crops, and protecting water quality. He led the development of CropManage, an online decision support tool for irrigation and nutrient management.