Oconto-Marinette Soil Health Field Day

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Event Information

Date 

August 29th, 2017

Time 

9:30am - 12:00pm

Cost 

$5

Contact 

Scott Reuss

Phone 

(715) 732-7510

1. Welcome/Soil Health Principles: Jeff Maroszek – NRCS District Conservationist
2. NRCS Rainfall Simulator Trailer- New in Wisconsin! See how different cover types effect runoff and infiltration
rates. This is a MUST SEE!.
3. Soil Health “Friendly” Farm Equipment Demonstration: Local implement dealer showcase
4. Cover Crop Plot Walk-Thru: Get up-close with different cover crop species and planting methods. Seed representatives
will be on-hand to explain mixtures and benefits of cover crops.
5. Soil Pit Demonstration— See what’s going on beneath the soil surface. Jamie Patton from UW-Extension will
explore roots, soil features, and causes for potential compaction and drainage issues you may have on your

Soil Health Field Day Flyer

Event Location

Kuchta’s Polzin Farm – W6041 County Rd M, Coleman, WI  (Watch for signs)