UMaine Extension Soil Health course starts Feb. 14

This “Soil Health Short Course” is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover cropping, reduced tillage practices, crop rotation and soil testing and amendments. (Photo courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension)

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30–7 p.m. Feb. 14–March 25.

This “Soil Health Short Course” is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover cropping, reduced tillage practices, crop rotation and soil testing and amendments. Each week includes independent study in addition to online participation. UMaine Extension educators and guest speakers will teach the course. Read more