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Compost, Soil Testing & Organic Fertility

Compost, Soil Testing & Organic Fertility
Monday, August 20, 2012
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Community Farm of Simsbury
73 Wolcott Road
Simsbury, CT

Join CT NOFA and UConn's Tom Morris to learn about the value of soil tests, how to collect a representative soil sample, how to read results and how to respond with organic methods.  Learn also about how to fertilize organically while being mindful of phosphorous levels and avoiding the problem of excess phosphorous in the soil. For  more information visit: http://ctnofa.org/events/OnFarmWorkshops/2012_compost_soil%20testing_organic%20fertility%20workshop.html

Members and Beginning Farmers (ten years or fewer of farming experience): $30
Non-members: $40
Join today for our special $15 introductory rate and receive the member discount.
Scholarship funds available for beginning farmers, fill out the form here.
To register visit http://www.nofa.org/store/product.php?StoreID=2&ProdID=CTCOMPOST2012 or call 203-888-5146.

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