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Upcoming Events

Thursday
August 19, 2010
8:30am - 4:30pm

Soil Quality Workshop - Train the Trainers

Location:
Benton County Fairgrounds - Carriage House
110 SW 53rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97333

Cost: $25 – lunch included

Benton SWCD is working with farmers, consultants and researchers to create a soil quality assessment package that will encourage farmers to make informed management decisions, save resources and protect the environment. The assessments are based on physical, biological and chemical parameters measured in the laboratory and field. This workshop will introduce the assessment tools during classroom lecture and hands-on demonstrations. Participants will investigate how soil assessments are linked to farm management during an afternoon fieldtrip. Come prepared for seasonal Oregon weather.

Workshop topics include:

What is soil quality?
Why is soil quality important?
Hands-on demonstrations of soil quality assessments
How will soil quality assessment influence farm management?
How can you participate in the Soil Quality Project?

To register: Print the registration form in PDF format or Word format and mail with payment or register online (coming soon) at www.bentonswcd.org.

Who should attend: Agricultural professionals who work with farmers to improve management, such as: Extension agents, field representatives, agricultural services staff, soil and water conservation district staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, third party certifiers and inspectors.

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 30, 2010 – fee non-refundable after August 6, 2010. Attendance is limited and will be based on order of registration.

For more information contact Teresa Matteson, Benton SWCD, 541-753-7208, or via online contact form.

Soil Quality Project flyer

Monthly Meetings

The next Benton SWCD Board Meeting takes place the FIRST MONDAY each month, at 6:30 pm at the Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street. The District meetings are open to the public. Contact us for further information on agenda items. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, contact us for the adjusted meeting date.

The Marys River Watershed Council Monthly Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Philomath City Hall (980 Applegate Street). Contact Xan Augerot, Watershed Council Coordinator at (541) 758-7597 for agenda items and activities.

Alsea Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the 3rd Thursday each month from 7-9pm. Contact Linda Johnston, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email 5rivers@pioneer.net or call (541) 528-3221 for agenda items and meeting place.

Long Tom Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the Last Tuesday each month at 5:30pm. Contact Dana Dedrick, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email longtom@efn.org or call (541) 683-6578 for agenda items, meeting place, and activities.

The Luckiamute Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are on the second Thursday each month at 7:00pm, 144 S Warren Street, Monmouth. Contact Nicole Duplaix, Council Coordinator, via email lwc@wou.edu or by phone at 503-302-4913.

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and tours...or contact us.