Penn State Extension

Soil workshop offered in March

Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies to prevent and address soil compaction during the “Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction” workshop, which will occur in four locations in March.

Aimed at field and forage crop producers, crop consultants and custom operators, the workshops are scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

•March 19, Pasto Agricultural Museum, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Gate K, Pennsylvania Furnace.

•March 21, Harrison Valley Community Center, 205 E. Main St., Harrison Valley.

•March 25, Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.

•March 26, Penn State Extension’s Lebanon County office, 2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1, Lebanon.

The workshop will provide practical insights into the causes of compaction and offer solutions for improving soil structure and health.

Whether participants are managing long-standing compaction issues or proactively looking to protect their soil, the session will offer knowledge to make informed decisions for a more resilient and productive land, according to organizers.

The session will cover topics such as strategies for minimizing and remediating compaction risks; benefits of growing cover crops; tillage impacts on compaction and advances in new tire and track technology.

The event also will feature a farmer panel discussion.

Space is limited and preregistration is required. Registration deadlines vary by date.

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-and-managing-soil-compaction.