10:00 am to 11:00 am PST
Learn about farm steward efforts to keep waterways clean and our ecosystems healthy – from soil health practices to wildlife conservation.
Speakers: Andy Livestay, Westwood Farms and Shannon Cappellazzi, Organic Soils Specialist at Oregon State University
Andy Livestay will share information about the farming practices at Westwood Farms, which center around regenerative farming. They rely on cover crops, which are grown to benefit the soil rather than produce a harvest, to curb weed growth. They reduce tilling as much as possible. These methods nurture the soil and reduce erosion. Conservation is also a top priority, with a goal of safeguarding some of Oregon’s most threatened habitats: the wetlands and white oak savannas. They treat water like the precious resource it is, using specialized sensors in the fields. These power micro-irrigation systems, which ensure precise, highly-efficient water usage.
Shannon Cappellazzi will discuss the science behind the mixed cover crops and no-till used at Westwood Farms to build soil health.
Continued Education Credits: We expect to offer 1 CCA credit from American Society of Agronomy, pending approval.