Soil Health Expert to Speak About Soil Health in Kankakee Watershed

The St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District, Marshall County Soil & Water Conservation District, and Izaak Walton League of America are teaming up to bring nationally recognized soil health expert Ray Archuleta to the Kankakee watershed. Archuleta, a Missouri farmer and livestock producer, will talk about the principles and practice of soil health during a free webinar Tuesday, February 23, from 12 noon to 2 pm (Eastern).

Healthy soils help farmers produce crops and livestock with fewer inputs and more consistent yields. Healthy soils also benefit the public by reducing erosion and polluted runoff, reducing flooding, and storing more carbon in the soil. The workshop will cover soil health principles and will discuss how the principles apply in the Kankakee's unusual mix of soils.

"Farmers are showing growing interest in farming practices that will maintain and improve the health of their soils," said Izaak Walton League Agriculture Program Director Duane Hovorka. "We want to help more farmers understand and adopt soil health practices that are good for farmers, protect our natural resources, and support rural communities."

To register or for more information visit the St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District web site at www.stjosephswcd.org.