Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up
Join us for the first in a series of applied, field-based events focused on restoring and adding resilience to WNC farms impacted by Hurricane Helene. This kick off event brings together experts in soil restoration, soil ecology, soil amendments and food safety. Workshops will provide important and useful information for farmers, landowners and anyone interested in post-flood soil impacts and mitigation.
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Warren Wilson Farm, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Schedule:
8:30 am: Welcome and Coffee.
9:00 am - 9:50 am: Soil Microbiome Health for Flood Impacted Soils. With Dr. Mallory Choudior.
10:00 am - 10:50 am: Water Quality and Food Safety Considerations. With Elena Rogers.
11:00 am - 11:50 am: Best Practices for Mitigating Impacts of Flood Deposits. With Dr. Ekrem Ozlu.
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Lunch Break (Bring your own lunch. Drinks and desserts provided).
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Demonstration of "Ring of Fire" and "Oregon" Biochar Systems.
Register here: Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up
We look forward to seeing you there!
