The No-Till Partnership has scheduled two hands-on training courses in basic and advanced no-till planting techniques in August.

The basic two-day course will be held August 7-8 at the PSU Agronomy Research Farm at Rock Springs PA. This course is similar to previous offerings and presents an overview of the watershed and economic benefits of no-till agriculture, as well as an overview of whole farm or systems approach for new and transitioning no-till producers.

An advanced two-day course for experienced agency staff and crop management professionals will be held August 23-24 at the PSU Landisville Research Farm in Landisville PA. This course will offer a higher-level technical focus and more in-field diagnosis and problem solving.

Nutrient Management and Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits will be available.

The deadline for registration is July 30.

In January of 2006, the Chesapeake Bay Program acknowledged the effective watershed protection benefits of Continuous No-Till and approved it as a new best management practice in the watershed model.

For program questions, call 717-705-4784. For registration questions, please call the Capitol RC&D office at 717-948-6633. Also visit the NRCS PA No-Till Partnership webpage.

Link: No-Till Economics Can Brighten Bottom Line

Growing No-Till Farming in PA Through the No-Till Alliance

6/16/2006