Cover crop and soil health field day Nov. 7 at Southeastern Community College

AMES - Lake Geode Watershed Project, in partnership with the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District, Iowa Learning Farms and Southeastern Community College, will host a cover crop and soil health field day on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 4-6 p.m. at the Southeastern Community College Campus in West Burlington.

The event is free, open to the public and includes a complimentary meal provided by Tri-Oak Foods.

Farmers across Iowa are implementing cover crops as a conservation practice to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, limit nitrogen leaching and also provide an additional source of grazing. Attendees will learn about cover crops, cover crop varieties, application methods, grazing and cost-share opportunities.

Attendees will meet at the SCC AG Building on the north side of campus. The field day is free but reservations are suggested to ensure adequate space and food. Contact Caleb Waters or Jamie Stewart at the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District at 319-753-6221, Ext. 3 by Nov. 1 to preregister.

For more information about Iowa Learning Farms, visit www.iowalearningfarms.org.