On-Farm Water & Habitat Management

On-Farm Water & Habitat Management

@ DAA Farms in San Elizario, TX | Friday Feb 28 | 8am-5pm

SPI is heading to West Texas, joined by our collaborator Understanding Ag, to explore management practices that help restore soil, water and other ecosystem cycles in agricultural settings. This workshop will be held at a third generation commercial-scale alfalfa farm, where we will highlight innovative new irrigation technology and regional efforts to enhance wildlife habitat.

WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Soil and water conservation practices
• Tab orientation and concrete lined ditches
• El Paso area wildlife projects
• NRCS programs for growers

Cost: $20 | Lunch Provided

For More Info: www.smallproducersinitiative.txst.edu

Detailed directions and an agenda for this workshop will be emailed to those who register 2-3 days prior to the event. If you do not see that email, please be sure to check your spam. For questions, email [email protected].

INSTRUCTORS:

Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.

Understanding Ag is a regenerative agricultural consulting company that educates and mentors farmers, ranchers, landowners, businesses, and communities in the principles and practices needed to restore, repair, rebuild, regenerate their farming and ranching ecosystems.

Host or Publisher Small Producers Initiative at Texas State (SPI)