Join the New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association (NBSCIA) for a field day focused on water conservation and nutrient management in potato production.

The morning session will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fermes Lionel & Alyre Poitras Ltée. Jean-Louis Daigle, a specialist in soil and water conservation, will lead a discussion on terracing systems, grassed waterways and complementary agronomic practices in potato production.

In the afternoon, participants are invited to GAM Michaud Farms for a session on nutrient management in potatoes. This portion of the event will begin with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m. Charles Karemangingo, Soil Management Specialist with NBDAAF, will speak about the optimal management of nitrogen and other nutrients in potato production.

The event will be held at 447 Chemin Saint Amand, Saint-André, NB E3Y 3J8.

This event is supported by Farmers for Climate Solutions and the FaRM program. For free access to in-depth online learning, workshops, mentorship and implementation follow-up support on cover cropping, advanced nitrogen management and advanced grazing systems, please visit: farmlearninghub.ca.