2024 Organic Nitrogen Management Workshop
- Cost: $30 (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email us to inquire)
- Must be able to attend all four sessions
- Limited to only 80 attendees. Register soon!
- Virtual Event: Must Register for zoom information.
- Habrá traducción al Español - Live Spanish Translation will be provided!
- Earn 6 hours of CDFA-INMTP continuing education credits (formerly CURES CE Credits)
- Earn 6 hours CCA credits
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About this workshop:
In this 4-part series, participants will learn how to estimate nitrogen release from diverse organic sources and translate that knowledge to nitrogen fertilization plans and regulatory reporting requirements. Over the first 3 sessions, we will cover the most common sources of nitrogen and
complete a nitrogen budget. In session 2, participants will be able to work on and receive feedback on their own nitrogen budgets. In session 4, participants will hear from growers about how they manage nitrogen and develop a budget.
Who should enroll?
Growers, CCAs, PCAs and other agricultural professionals who are interested in learning about nitrogen management in organic production are encouraged to enroll.
Virtual Workshop Series Dates & Times:
- Monday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM (PT) Part 1: Understanding Nitrogen: The Nutrient, the Role of Microbes and the Relevance of Soil Organic Matter
- Monday, November 25, 1:00-3:00 PM (PT) Part 2: Estimating Nitrogen Release from Organic Amendments and Contributions from Cover Crops
- Monday, December 02, 1:00-3:00 PM (PT) Part 3: Putting It All Together: Completing a Nitrogen Budget, Synchronizing Nitrogen Release with Nitrogen Demand, and Using Soil Tests
- Monday, December 09, 1:00-3:00 PM (PT) Part 4: Open House/Grower Panel
Part 3: Putting It All Together: Completing a Nitrogen Budget,
Synchronizing Nitrogen Release with Nitrogen Demand, and Using
Soil Tests
In this session, we will address specific aspects of organic soil fertility management in vegetables. Discussions will include nitrogen in irrigation water, managing water for nitrogen optimization, crop nitrogen demand and strategies to supply demand, as well as using and interpreting soil testing. Specific references will be made to strategies for complying with forthcoming regulations. We will conclude with a discussion on new frontiers in plant’s nitrogen acquisition science.
Speakers: Daniel Geisseler, Joji Muramoto, Michael Cahn and
Margaret Lloyd
For more information, contact:
Maria Alvarez, Logistics Coordinator, anrprogramsupport@ucanr.edu, 530-750-1361
Margaret Lloyd, Event Lead, mglloyd@ucanr.edu, 530-564-864