Lake Geode Cover Crop Field Day

Agenda:
Adam Raub/Sabrina Pigeon (SCC Ag Department) – Will describe the college’s farming operation.
Jim Pilling (Des Moines County Farmer) – Will share his experiences using cover crops.
Tim Knudsen (Farm Manager for Tri-Oak Foods) – Will share his experiences using cover crops.
Jason Steele – (NRCS Soil Scientist) Jason will discuss the different benefits of cover crops through soil health. (Rainfall Simulator Demonstration and in field)
Dave Otte – (Green Valley Seeds) Dave will talk about seed mixes and varieties. He will also discuss grazing opportunities with cover crops.
Drew Delang (District Conservationist) – Will discuss cost-share programs through the NRCS.
Caleb Waters (Lake Geode Watershed Coordinator) – Will provide a project up-date and will discuss cost-share programs in the Lake Geode Watershed.