Farmer-Led Conservation Group meeting

Are you a farmer in the Manchester area? You are invited to attend the Farmer-Led Conservation Group for their Annual Meeting on April 2, 2020 from 8 am-1 pm at LISD Tech Center, located at 1372 North Main Street in Adrian. There will be a free continental breakfast and lunch to those who RSVP.

The speaker will be Jim Hoorman, who worked previously at Ohio State University Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service as a Soil Health Specialist. He now has his own business: Hoorman Soil Health Services. Jim will dig into the details of soil and water health by speaking about the biology of soil compaction and cover crops.

This meeting is open to farmers and anyone interested in learning and networking with others about best management practices in the field. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farmer-led-conservation-group-annual-meeting-tickets-98688771773

The Farmer-Led Conservation Group is a group of producers who use conservation practices on their land or want to learn more about best management practices.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.